Operations Manager

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood Group Inc in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to drive operational improvements, lead multiple production teams, and advance safety and quality standards.

You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, SMED and Kaizen methods, oversee maintenance, and mentor 50+ employees while collaborating with area managers, shop personnel, and engineers to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Verifiable record of improving operational efficiency and costs.
• Understanding of change management and how to build positive work environments.
• Excellent communication across a wide spectrum including other area managers, technical and shop personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, Outlook, and Heat Treat Furnace Software.
• Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, SMED, Kaizen experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise quality and production procedures to ensure customer requirements.
• Manage multiple production teams, totaling up to 50+ individuals.
• Ensure routine inspection and preventive maintenance are performed on assigned equipment and defects or needed repairs are reported to manager.
• Ensure equipment and work area are properly maintained and cleaned.
• Follow safety procedures and orientations as set forth in training.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Excel

Heat Treat Furnace Software

Lean

Six Sigma

TOC

SMED

Kaizen

Quality procedures

Production management

Maintenance planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Heat Treat Furnace Software

Job description

• Verifiable record of improving operational efficiency and costs.
• Experienced leader who understands change management and how to build positive work environments.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across a wide spectrum including other area managers, technical and shop personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, Outlook, and Heat Treat Furnace Software
• Excellent people/project, team working skills with ability to develop careers of teams.
• Understanding of EHS, OSHA’s regulations, and Forging specifications.
• Proven application of leading manufacturing methods, Lean, Six Sigma, TOC, SMED, Kaizen, etc.
• Draft and revise quality and production procedures to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
• Manage multiple production teams, totaling up to 50+ individuals
• Ensure routine inspection and preventive maintenance are performed on assigned equipment and defects or needed repairs are reported to manager.
• Ensure equipment and work area are properly maintained and cleaned.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Follow daily Procedures and Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.

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