Operations Manager

Barnes; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes is seeking an experienced operations leader to direct the repair team in Ohio, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will drive Lean practices, manage cost-reduction initiatives, and develop plans for production, inventory, and talent development while coordinating with supply chain to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities include reporting budget performance, implementing Kaizen and 6-S activities, and building strong customer relationships with Barnes Aerospace values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading repair/manufacturing operations teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and drive cost initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the repair team to meet Quality and On-Time-Delivery requirements.
• Drive a proactive culture to reduce operational risks including safety, delivery, and productivity.
• Apply Lean and Value Stream tools to improve productivity.
• Manage year over year cost reductions (5%) and improve Turn around Time via CI projects.
• Reduce quality escapes and support new product introductions in the shop.
• Develop build plans supporting delivery and inventory strategy.
• Report out profit and losses against the annual budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external supply chain to meet quality and delivery needs.
• Maintain headcount plan and cross-training/development.
• Provide leadership in talent acquisition, performance management, training and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methods

Kaizen / 6-S

Cost reduction

Production planning

Team coaching

Problem solving

Education

BS Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the repair team to meet Quality and On-Time-Delivery requirements.
• Drive a proactive culture that identifies and reduces operational risks, including safety, delivery, and productivity.
• Drive productivity through rigorous application of Lean and Value Stream tools.
• Responsible for year over year cost reductions (5%) and Turn around Time reductions through the utilization of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Reduce both internal and external quality escapes showing year over year improvement while introducing new products into the shop.
• Work collaboratively with the repair team to develop build plans supporting delivery and inventory strategy.
• Responsible to report out profit and losses as they apply to the yearly defined budget.
• Responsible to keep close contact with internal and external supply chain to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain a detailed headcount plan and nurture cross-training/development planning.
• Provide leadership support of employee selection/talent acquisition, performance management, training/development, coaching/mentoring, and motivation/engagement processes and programs in alignment with the business goals and objectives. Recognize and reward employees for their efforts to drive results the right way.
• Create a continuous improvement environment where all employees are involved in Kaizen / 6-S activities, and actively contributing improvement suggestions.
• Plan and control MRO manufacturing operations at lowest cost consistent with established specifications for customer quality.
• Provide leadership and direction to workforce in a manufacturing environment; establish production priorities and schedules consistent with unit goals.
• Maintain an on time delivery above 90%
• Develop and maintain customer relationships with Barnes Aerospace values.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related operations or manufacturing experience in a supervisory position preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong competencies in leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness & organizational astuteness.
• Solid understanding of Division financial system; ability to obtain, analyze and act on financial/costs initiatives.
• Effectively balances consistency with flexibility and willing to change ideas in the face of new information.
• Act with integrity and the highest ethical behavior. Excellent interpersonal skills and team player approach.
• A customer advocate with the skills to develop and nurture long term relationships with senior leadership at our key customers.
• Proven track record of implementing and successfully executing on employee relations strategies and building a positive work environment.
• Solid computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to follow complex instructions and/or directions.
• Attention to detail and analytical approach is necessary, as well as demonstrated oral ability to present information effectively in group and one-on-one settings.

Education Requirements:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Logistics or related field required.

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