Operations Manager

Raytheon; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bingham & Taylor seeks an Operations Manager to lead our foundry operations and drive lean improvements. The role focuses on safety, quality, and delivering on strategic goals while developing a strong, high-performing team.

Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, this position requires a BS in engineering or related field and a minimum of five years in manufacturing with foundry experience preferred. You'll report to the Plant Manager and guide cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Experience leading manufacturing/ foundry operations with lean practices.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Quality: drive zero-incident safety and quality through human-performance practices.
• Strategic Goals: partner with Plant Manager to set and achieve key objectives.
• Staff Management: recruit, train, and appraise staff while fostering lean culture.
• Operational Strategies: align objectives with goals and monitor KPIs.
• Continuous Improvement: lead team-based problem solving and lean initiatives.
• Financial Planning: own KPIs and support cost reduction and accountability.
• Process Operation: set conditions for foundry equipment ensuring safety and quality.
• Performance Monitoring: deploy KPIs to improve productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Resource Management: manage procurement, inventory and cost controls.
• Inter-Departmental Coordination: ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Furnace Maintenance: coordinate with Maintenance on furnace relining and upkeep.
• Professional Development: lead learning and development for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team management

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Operations Manager to join our TEAM. This new highly visible position was created as part of Bingham & Taylor’s Plant Manager succession planning process. The role will lead comprehensive foundry functions from safety and material procurement to final product delivery. The ideal candidate has a technical background with extensive manufacturing leadership experience, specifically demonstrating lean manufacturing processes. Bingham & Taylor fosters a collaborative environment that leverages continuous improvement to drive excellence. Employee development and engagement are critical to success. This role will achieve results while exemplifying Bingham & Taylor’s values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety and Quality: Collaborate with functional leaders to leverage human‑performance knowledge and skills to drive zero‑incident safety and quality.
• Strategic Goals: Partner with the Plant Manager to develop and achieve strategic goals, determine accountability, enforce policies and attain company objectives.
• Staff Management: Oversee staff recruitment, selection, training and performance appraisal, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Operational Strategies: Develop functional objectives aligned with organizational goals, evaluate trends, and monitor critical measurements.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive results through collaborative team‑based problem solving, change management and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Financial Planning: Own KPIs that meet financial commitments and support accountability.
• Process Operation: Establish operating conditions for foundry equipment based on formulations and feed materials while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Deploy and improve key performance indicators, ensuring productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Resource Management: Manage material procurement, inventory control and cost‑reduction strategies while troubleshooting operational issues.
• Inter‑departmental Coordination: Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Furnace Maintenance: Coordinate with Maintenance to oversee and support induction furnace relining and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Professional Development: Lead learning and development for all team members, stay current through workshops and professional societies, and recommend enhancements.

Education & Experience

• Minimum BS degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; foundry experience with induction melt furnaces is a plus.
• Maintenance and/or engineering experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental laws applicable to the foundry industry.
• Demonstrated practical experience with lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.

Knowledge Areas

• Production and Processing: Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing manufacture and distribution effectiveness.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools.
• Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their practical applications.
• Administration and Management: Business and management principles, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills

• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Leadership – Motivating and managing a diverse team.
• Interpersonal – Collaboration with others.
• Operational – Planning and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Critical Thinking – Logical reasoning for decision making.
• Detail Oriented – Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Monitoring – Assessing performance for improvement.
• Personnel Management – Motivating, developing and directing people.
• Time Management – Managing own time and others’ time.

Abilities

• Collaboration – Positive attitude, creativity and open‑mindedness.
• Communication – Effective communication, listening, confirmation and understanding.
• Accountability – Accountable for own and team decisions.
• Respect – Honesty, trust and empathy.
• Deductive Reasoning – Applying general rules to specific problems.
• Decision‑Making – Making tough decisions and implementing corrective actions.
• Proactivity – Initiating and anticipating problems.

Physical Demands

The position requires sitting, standing, stooping, squatting and navigation of stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral and depth perception and focus. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

The work area is a typical manufacturing environment with exposure to high temperatures (up to 120°F), industrial lighting, and use of personal protective equipment such as steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection. Temperature of the work area may vary with outside temperatures and machine operation; industrial lighting is provided.