Operations Manager

Donaldson; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson in Chesterfield, MO is seeking an Operations Manager to lead all manufacturing operations on-site, ensuring safety, quality, and production efficiency. The role manages budgeting, CAPA, and continuous improvement while partnering with HR and engineering to meet business objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 7 years of manufacturing experience, and 3 years of management experience, with Lean Six Sigma preferred. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Champions environment, health, and safety for the site.
• Develops and maintains plant’s operational budget including cost savings and sustainability efforts.
• Ensures reduction of non-conformance quality issues by partnering with quality team and supporting CAPA.
• Leads Plant Leadership Team and production shift planning.
• Drives Lean culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops production goals aligned with site strategy and supports new development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety

Lean manufacturing

6S

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations across production environment ensuring safety, quality, production efficiency, regulatory compliance, effective resource and budget management, employee development and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Chesterfield, MO facility daily.

Role Responsibilities

• Champions environment, health, and safety for the site including but not limited to safety and regulatory compliance
• Develops and maintains plant’s operational budget including managing cost savings and sustainability efforts for production
• Ensures a reduction of non-conformance quality issues by partnering with quality team, enhancing plant standards, and supporting CAPA effectiveness
• Partner and participation in Plant Leadership Team
• Manages the manufacturing functions of a one shift production team which includes planning the production flow, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, handling staffing issues, monitoring production orders and scheduling and providing training to employees
• Create production yearly goals that support long range site business strategy and ensure the team has the organizational structure to meet the strategy needs
• Partner with engineering support teams through project planning, design, customer interface, and production assembly to ensure success of new development programs
• Champions the companies lean culture and oversees the change management process of continuous improvement
• Develops and analyzes production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing and process engineering problems to ensure minimum costs and to prevent operational delays
• Manages production team culture and production results through structured 1:1s, coaching and development, mentorship, and leadership in morale committee events
• Participates and coaches in a production daily communication meeting providing production team direction and priority for the day
• Proficient in keeping 6S methodology at all areas in production shopfloor
• Partner with Human Resources on employee HR/ER needs including but not limited to employee concerns, fact findings, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Pioneer production continuous improvement strategy projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• 7 years of manufacturing experience
• 3 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6S and Safety Culture Champion
• Skilled in problem-solving techniques
• Experience in metal mechanic manufacturing systems
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Cross Functional manufacturing experience – Technical and management experience with preferred end to end manufacturing experience or knowledge

Relocation:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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