Operations Manager

Auria; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employer match of 50% up to 8%

Salary continuation & LTD

Job summary

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing plant, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality, and manage budgeting, forecasting, and labor planning. Applicants should have a strong Lean/Six Sigma background and experience in a plant leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering is required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years as an Operations Manager in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, clean and compliant work environment under health, safety and environmental laws.
• Develop and foster an environment that motivates employees through communication and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve plant goals and financial targets.
• Maintain product quality and delivery service levels to meet customer expectations.
• Create and manage operational plans delivering productivity gains through process improvements.
• Participate in budgeting and monthly forecasting for the plant.
• Develop plans to achieve forecasted labor requirements.
• Manage plant OEE tracking and coordinate with Engineering to improve OEE.
• Support launch processes through planning, reviews and preproduction builds.
• Build relationships with key business/operational contacts and ensure operational quality.
• Perform performance management and initiate actions using internal processes.
• Lead key projects impacting operations and monitor service levels within resources.
• Implement continuous improvement activities across departments.
• Create a work environment that drives continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Coordinate across all operations functions.
• Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Toyota Production System

Six Sigma (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,700 people worldwide.

What you will do:

• Ensure a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complies with all occupational health, safety and environmental laws.
• Develop and foster an environment that creates high employee motivation through positive communication and excellent leadership.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives at all levels across the organization.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve plant goals and financial targets.
• Achieve and maintain product quality and delivery service levels equal to or exceeding customer expectations.
• Create and manage operational plans that deliver productivity gains through process improvement across all elements of the business.
• Participate in budgeting and monthly forecasting process for the plant.
• Develop plans to achieve the forecasted labor amounts.
• Manage the plant OEE tracking and work with the Engineering department to prioritize and improve OEE’s throughout the plant.
• Support launch process by participating in the planning process, reviews and preproduction builds.
• Maintain effective relationships with key business/operational contacts.
• Ensure high level of operational quality.
• Perform all aspects of performance management. Initiate appropriate action using inhouse performance management procedures.
• Assist and manage the delivery of key projects that have an impact on operations.
• Determine and monitor performance and service levels. Ensure that services are delivered within agreed resources.
• Implement continuous improvement activities within departments.
• Create a work environment that drives continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure effective coordination across all operations functions.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options.
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education.
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.
• Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD).

What you will bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering is required.
• MBA is preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience as a leader in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Operations Manager in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must have the ability to lead and motivate people.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to present information to all levels in the organization.
• Ability to read, write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts and experience with Toyota Production System.
• Experience with Six Sigma is preferred.