Operations Manager -

MacLean Power Systems; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations across one or more plants. You will drive continuous improvement, schedule production, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree with 6+ years of leadership experience, strong analytical and planning skills, and a proven track record of reducing costs while maintaining performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to lead teams.
• Experience implementing process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with 5S, safety, and quality policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations for one or more plants.
• Develop production schedules to increase profit while reducing overhead.
• Establish quality and safety standards and monitor performance.
• Adjust staffing to meet output targets while controlling labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, safety, environmental, and quality policies.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Management

Analysis

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Operations Manager - 3396

Manages manufacturing operations duties and activities for one or more plants or manufacturing facilities.

Job Duties

• Seek to improve the organization's financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production related processes


• Study the organization's manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency optimization


• Develop a manufacturing plan and production schedule that increases profit while reducing overhead


• Establish quality and safety standards and track vendor or organizational performance


• Modify employee schedules or staffing plans to reduce labor costs while meeting output expectations


• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately


• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)


• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures


• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles


• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes


• Lead and direct the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions


• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures; may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning and procedural change


• Typically require a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to foster teamwork


• Decision-making skills


• Problem management


• Management skills


• Problem/situation analysis


• Analytical thinking skills


• Planning skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.