Operations Manager - Automation

championhomes; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical

Rx

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead all activities related to operations and product development. The role involves managing manufacturing plans, budgets, and processes, and coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure on-time production and quality.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of related experience, with strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills to drive efficiency and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Strong MS Office skills with emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to delegate, lead, and train key personnel.
• Advanced written and verbal communication; strong negotiation and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates manufacturing operations and development of company products.
• Develops and maintains operations plans, budgets, and cost controls.
• Guides manufacturing process planning and staffing needs.
• Ensures cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• collaborates with suppliers and internal functions to optimize production.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Leadership

Communication skills

Conflict management

Business negotiation

Organization and decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire an Operations Manager to join our team in the Decatur, IN region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Rx
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
• Ensuring all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages one subordinate supervisor who supervises employees in the Production Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel)
• Refined ability to delegate responsibilities and provide leadership and training to key personnel
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization and decision-making

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and five to seven years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.