Operations Manager

Murphy Search Group; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Search Group is assisting a CT-based electronics manufacturer in finding an Operations Manager. This role leads Production, Quality and Supply Chain, driving operational excellence, cost reduction and improved customer service with a focus on on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, and hands-on, proactive leadership with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Business or Engineering strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Hands-on approach in fast-paced, high growth industry.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office).
• Strong communication and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Develop a strong and effective Operations team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship of team members.
• Optimize organizational structure to grow the business.
• Drive facility to achieve monthly revenue budget.
• Deliver on targets for quality, productivity, cost and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Drive superior customer service and on-time delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement through Lean, Six-Sigma, 5S and related tools.
• Plan resources including capital equipment, trained employees and facilities.
• Promote EHS/QS philosophies and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

MS Office

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business or Engineering)

Job description

Operations Manager

Our client is growing and is seeking a highly motivated Operations Manager to support Production, Supply Chain and Quality for this established electronics business. They have been in business for fifty (50) years and continue to be awarded new patents for their products for the latest technologies and applications of their products for diverse markets. They have a strong team atmosphere and emphasize customer focus through quality, lead-time and responsive service. Lead the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing teams to evaluate customer needs and drive On Time Delivery. Small company serving the largest and most well-known names in industry.

The Operations Manager provides leadership to the Operations functions including Production, Quality and Supply Chain for this CT based facility. The Operations Manager is directly responsible for executing all manufacturing processes with emphasis on enhancing operational excellence while reducing costs and improving customer service levels and on time delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Quality and Supply Chain
• Develop a strong and effective Operations team.
• Provide positive and objective coaching/mentorship of team members
• Implement an optimal organizational structure to grow and support the business
• Focus on results; coordinate and drive facility to achieve monthly revenue budget
• Deliver on targets for key performance metrics, including quality, productivity, cost and delivery
• Ensure compliance to all standard operating procedures
• Demonstrate and drive for superior customer service (on-time delivery and responsiveness)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through the application of lean manufacturing, Six-Sigma, 5s and other appropriate tools and techniques
• Plan for and recommend necessary resources to ensure success, including capital equipment, trained employees, appropriate facilities, effective infrastructure and materials
• Promote environmental, health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries
• Emphasize and reinforce Core Value, EHS/Quality policies and Safety procedures

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree, Business or Engineering strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, teach, train and motivate others
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite
• Solid communication skills
• Strong orientation towards customer focus and teamwork