Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Staff Financial Group; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Base dental coverage

Disability benefits

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an Operations Manager in Acworth, Georgia. The role involves overseeing production processes, managing costs, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in operations management and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with a dynamic work environment focused on employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Experience managing a high-volume production environment.
• Proficient in budget development and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop production output plans to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to enhance efficiency.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain standards.
• Manage production-related costs effectively.
• Collaborate for third-party material procurement.
• Guide facility and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Monitor key operating metrics and implement corrective measures.
• Support management decision-making with documentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in operations management or related discipline

Tools

Business productivity software

Job description

Operations Manager

Reports To: President

Supervises: Production Line Supervisors, Machine Shop Manager, Parts Manager, and Facility Maintenance Personnel

FULLLY PAID by Employer Benefits Offered: 401K, Medical, Base Dental, Disability.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our production and related processes. As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient coordination and control of production activities, meeting production objectives, and managing costs in alignment with the budget. Your expertise in operations management and leadership skills will be essential in achieving operational excellence and driving the company's growth.

Primary Duties

1. Production Planning and Coordination: Develop production output plans for all manufactured items based on historical sales data and guidance from the President. Ensure that production lines operate at maximum efficiency to meet production targets.
2. Team Guidance and Training: Provide guidance, performance objectives, and training to production and support personnel to enhance efficiency and meet performance targets.
3. Quality Control: Implement necessary controls and training throughout the production process to maintain finished goods' quality in line with company standards and objectives.
4. Cost Management: Manage and control all production-related costs, including labor and materials, to ensure cost-effective production of finished goods.
5. Third-Party Material Procurement: Collaborate with parts personnel to establish proper ordering procedures and guidelines for third-party purchased raw materials and tools, optimizing order processing and cost efficiencies while maintaining material inventory levels.
6. Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Provide guidance and direction to Facility/Machine Maintenance Personnel to ensure all facility and equipment components are calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly to prevent/minimize production interruptions.
7. Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to standard and regulated workplace safety standards, taking management-approved corrective actions as necessary.
8. Budget Management: Assist the President in preparing and monitoring production-related operating budgets and annual plans, providing explanations for variances on a monthly basis.
9. Performance Monitoring: Constantly monitor key operating metrics to ensure day-to-day production operations' efficiency and financial strength. Implement corrective measures when metrics fall outside acceptable guidelines set by the President.
10. Strategic Decision Support: Assist in key management decision-making by providing documentation and analyses to identify strategic and operational opportunities for growth and financial improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in operations management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a high-volume production environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and people management/training skills.
• Proficient in budget development and oversight.
• Knowledge of business productivity software and ability to learn new applications.

If you possess the skills and experience required for this position, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic and growing team at Our client. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a rewarding work environment that values employee growth and development.

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