Operations Manager

Brunswick; Village of New York Mills (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick, a global marine leader, invites a seasoned Operations leader to join our onsite facility in New York Mills, MN. You will identify resources to support the Operations Director in meeting the annual plan and budget while applying Lean tools to drive performance and value.

You will mentor supervisors and Green/Yellow Belts, champion safety and quality, and lead cost-reduction efforts. A dynamic, collaborative environment awaits your impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production operations and coaching supervisors.
• Strong problem solving and data driven decision making.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify resources to help the Operations Director meet the annual operating plan and budget.
• Apply lean tools to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide operational leadership and mentor supervisors and team leaders.
• Coach Green and Yellow Belts to drive financial impact.
• Identify issues, gather input, and recommend solutions.
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity in visual management and morale.
• Continuously improve and report progress to the Operations Director.
• Support performance reviews and training for leaders and teams.
• Monitor cost reductions such as waste and rework.
• Evaluate production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about events and changes.
• Oversee smooth transitions of new products and technology into production.
• Maintain positive employee relations and open communication lines.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operations leadership

Coaching / mentoring

Team supervision

Process improvement

Tools

Andon

VSM

Flow improvements

Line balancing

Job description

Are you ready for what's next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes \"Next Never Rests\", and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

• Location: New York Mills, MN
• Workplace Category: Onsite
• Travel Required: less than 10%
• Direct Reports: Yes, 7-10
• Pay Range: $118,400-$174,000
• Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation: Yes

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Essential Functions

• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments
• Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives.
• Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor / develop supervisors and team leaders.
• Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts that drive positive financial impact to the business.
• Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees and solve problems with recommendations and solutions.
• Drives safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area.
• Works to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director.
• Provide business leaders with support, tools and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework.
• Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output.
• Communicate with Supervisors, Team Leads and team members, information about departmental, facility and company events, changes, activities, policies, news and updates.
• Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area.
• Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, team leads and peers.