Operations Manager

Guardian Protection Products; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Provided Life Insurance

PTO

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DAP is seeking an experienced operations leader to plan and coordinate staffing, manufacturing plans, and budget alignment. You will work with planners and purchasing to optimize daily production, ensure safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across quality, housekeeping, and communication channels.

The role emphasizes staff development, KPI tracking, and timely execution while maintaining a non-union workforce and aligning with HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years+ experience in the relevant field.
• Management training with maintenance skills, knowledge, and ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Microsoft Office software, MRO systems, Mainframe interactions, inventory, and financial management skills.
• Ability to hit timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Coordinate staffing requirements within customer service and budgetary constraints.
• Develop the most efficient/low cost daily manufacturing plan to exceed customer service objectives.
• Communicate and coordinate plan with all shifts and associates; track progress toward plan.
• Follow-up and adjust to achieve goals and maximize resources.
• Participate in strategic planning, annual budget process, and annual physical inventory.
• Assist Plant Manager and peers in safety culture development and be a safety leader.
• Establish housekeeping standards and procedures to maintain a professional, neat facility.
• Establish industry best quality standards and procedures to ensure high-quality products.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff to maintain non-union status and develop a self-directed workforce.
• Lead corrective actions per HR policy and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key metrics; analyze data, identify trends, and implement corrections.
• Lead RCA investigations and participate in FIT Events and Green Belt projects.
• Establish strong lines of communication with the Plant Manager and across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Office

MRO systems

Mainframe interactions

Inventory management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

MRO systems

Mainframe interactions

Inventory management

Financial management

Job description

Responsibilities

Planning and Coordinating Workload

Plan and Coordinate staffing requirements within customer service and budgetary constraints. Work with planners and purchasing to develop the most efficient/low cost daily manufacturing plan to exceed customer service objectives. Effectively communicate and coordinate plan with all shifts and associates. Track progress toward plan. Follow-up and adjust as needed to achieve goals and maximize resources. Participate in strategic planning, annual budget process, and annual physical inventory process as needed.

Safety

Assist Plant Manager and Peer Managers in the continued development of our behavioral based safety culture. Be a continuous safety leader. Instill continuous improvement in safely results.

Housekeeping

Establish industry best housekeeping standards, procedures, and associate practices to maintain a professional, neat, and safe facility. Instill continuous improvement and excellence in facility housekeeping practices.

Quality

Work with Peer Managers to establish industry best quality standards, procedures, and associate practices to ensure only the highest quality products are produced.

Team Building

Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff to ensure the non-union status of the facility is maintained, personnel and team development improves, and a self-directed workforce develops. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company HR policy to consistently enforce company policies and standards.

Continuous Improvement

Establish and monitor key metrics in all areas. Analyze data, identify trends, implement needed corrections to ensure processes and practices stay in control while continuous improvement objectives are obtained. Recommend cost savings ideas. Lead RCA investigations and participate in FIT Events and Green Belt Projects.

Communication

Establish strong lines of communication with the Plant Manager on a daily basis. Form open communication channels with all associates and subordinates. Be approachable to all. Be professional in all interactions. Work effectively and relate well with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years+ experience in the relevant field.
• Management training with maintenance skills, knowledge, and ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and time management skills.
• Microsoft Office software, MRO systems, Mainframe interactions, inventory, and financial management skills.
• Ability to hit timelines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

About DAPDAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more!

Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/DAP - On the job since 1865.