Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead their Evansville facility. In this pivotal role, you will drive production efficiency, ensuring a commitment to on-time delivery and quality performance. You will coach and develop a diverse workforce while implementing lean methodologies to optimize operations. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across departments. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where your contributions will directly influence the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing diverse teams and implementing lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant personnel to maximize service and improve production efficiencies.
• Ensure inventory management and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Application Methodologies

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager – Evansville

Job Summary (Purpose of Job):

• Lead all plant personnel by providing leadership, guidance and follow-through in support of customers’ demands and requirements. The focus of the job is to maximize service to customers via improving production efficiencies, as well as safety and quality performance of the facility with the available resources.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Production:

• Drive daily production and track operational and asset efficiency rates. Instill a facility-wide commitment to 100% on-time delivery of all products.
• Train and orientate new employees. Cross-train for production contingency.
• Implement, follow and continuously improve corporate and facility QMS. Consistently reduce annual PPM rate.
• Follow company policy and procedures (safety, quality, productivity, discipline, order, and continuous improvement).
• Other duties as assigned.

Materials/Inventory:

• Ensure inventory is maintained with a focus on 8 turns annually. Ensure all BOM is up-to-date and accurate per the costing process, specifying new material requirements.
• Strong adherence to 5-S principles.

People Management:

• Coach and train facility personnel in all disciplines of the business. Maintain open and consistent communications with Corporate Human Resources, Accounting, Engineering, Sales, and Operations along with other company Plant managers and General Managers.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• Strong experience in managing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in establishing a lean material flow throughout the facility and in coordination with sister facilities.
• Experience and knowledge of the Automotive Market, Associates Degree or equivalent education.
• Must have 5+ years of supervisory level experience within a manufacturing industry.
• Experience in leadership utilizing Lean Application methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with external/internal customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel a plus.
• Understanding of the OEM market drivers and pressures.
• Some Extended Hours & Weekends as necessary.
• Must submit to a drug screening and background check.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises all employees in the production & maintenance departments. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
• The employee will frequently be required to stand, walk, climb stairs, or sit. Employee may occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Noise is low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.