Operations Manager

Bodycote plc; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote plc in Berlin, CT seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily facility operations under the General Manager. Responsibilities include leading the leadership team, maintaining budgets, and driving strategic initiatives while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires ITAR compliance, a strong background in heat treatment, and at least three years of management plus supervisory experience. The position is safety-sensitive and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with advanced training in operations, finance, metallurgy, or quality management.
• Extensive knowledge of heat treat processes and related manufacturing practices.
• Minimum of three years business management experience.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Understanding of company rules, benefits and payroll policies as related to production.
• Must read, write and communicate in English clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility leadership and set priorities for daily maintenance.
• Maintain operating costs in line with budget.
• Develop and execute a two-year strategic plan.
• Participate in sales, quoting, pricing and market penetration.
• Direct production staff and schedule to meet goals.
• Oversee financials including sales, purchasing, capex and payroll.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Sales on orders.
• Ensure on-time shipping with high quality.
• Enforce safety program and company policies.
• Adhere to ITAR compliance and security requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bodycote Offers:

Pay Range $135,000 - $150,000 based on skills/experience; 401k Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for Employees and Families

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry.Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary:

Based in Berlin, CT the Operations Manager has the responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, which includes all aspects of day to day operations, under the direction of the General Manager.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Must have a detailed working knowledge of the BMS program.
• Leadership of facility.
• Utilize equipment great than 85% based on 168/week.
• Must maintain operating cost to budget.
• Participate in the development and execution of a two year strategic plan.
• Participate in sales effort, quoting, pricing, and market penetration, assuring follow through on customer orders.
• Directs activities of leadership team, sets priorities for day to day equipment maintenance, and maintains appropriate production staffing as needed to meet company goals.
• Responsible for financial aspects of the operation to include sales (invoices, credits and collections), purchasing (ordering, invoice approval), capital expenditure requirements and payroll.
• Responsible for shop production schedules and conducts production meetings including supervisors’ meetings working closely with the Customer Service and Sales personnel.
• Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
• Directs maintenance activities in regard to shop equipment, instrumentation, facilities and personnel.
• Responsible for enforcing company handbook and communicates with Office Manager and/or Regional Human Resources on matters relating to discipline.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment, safe work habits of the employees and administering the safety program within the guidelines established by the company.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
• May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role and as such cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals.
• This position is responsible for the financial function of the business and as such will perform duties in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with advanced training in operations, management skills, finance, metallurgy, quality, safety, and environmental management.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with heat treat processes, straightening and forming.
• Minimum of three years business management experience.
• Requires two or more year’s supervisory experience.
• Must be effective in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and have basic understanding of company rules, procedures, benefits and pay policies as related to production employees.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.