Operations Manager, Shapes

Allied Mineral Products; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Pay

ESOP retirement plan with company 25%*

401K program

Annual Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days,

Holidays

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, &

Vision programs

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term disability

Job summary

Allied Mineral Products in Pell City, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager, Shapes, to lead our precast refractory manufacturing facility.

You will drive safety, productivity, and quality, oversee production planning, capital planning, and employee development, and partner with engineering, maintenance, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes lean thinking, data-driven decisions, and budget stewardship to elevate plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing plant management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality systems.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety protocols within the plant, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring timely production and delivery of precast refractory products, monitoring KPIs and productivity.
• Inspire, lead, and manage change initiatives within the plant, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions to operations.
• Introduce new ideas, methods, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness; collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Apply engineering principles to daily tasks, creating quantitative controls and reporting measures.
• Maintain adherence to quality control measures to ensure products meet high standards.
• Efficiently manage resources to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Lead and motivate a team, providing training and development for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and control operational costs and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Utilize and maintain ERP systems for scheduling, inventory control, shipping and process controls.
• Prepare and present regular reports on plant performance and improvements.
• Develop and submit annual budgets, capex requests, and business plans to executive committee.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Lean/Six Sigma training (plus)

Tools

ERP software

Data analysis tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to take on the role of Operations Manager, Shapes at our precast refractory manufacturing facility located at our Pell City, Alabama manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing daily operations, optimizing efficiency, productivity, and quality across all shapes manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, production planning, strategic and capital investment planning, and employee management. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and excellence, elevating our operations to new heights.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce safety protocols within the plant, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Operational Management: Oversee and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring timely production and delivery of precast refractory products, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and for assessing productivity levels and operational efficiency.
• Organizational Change Management: Inspire, lead, and manage change initiatives within the plant, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions to operations. Facilitate communication and training to help employees adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Innovation: Introduce new ideas, methods, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and internal operations. Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, maintenance and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions and continuous improvement of existing systems.
• Apply Engineering Mindset to Manufacturing: Apply engineering principles to daily operational tasks, creating structured, quantitative controls and methodologies in the manufacturing process. Regularly apply analytical tools to problem identification, solution determination and success measures.
• Quality Control: Maintain adherence to our stringent quality control measures to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of excellence.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently manage resources including materials, equipment, and human resources to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Employee Management: Lead and motivate a team of employees, providing training and development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control operational costs, implementing cost‑saving strategies without compromising on quality or efficiency.
• ERP System Health: Utilize and maintain ERP system as it relates to scheduling, inventory control, shipping, and process controls.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on plant performance, including production metrics, operational issues, and improvement initiatives.
• Capital Investment & Strategic Planning: Develop and submit annual budgets, capital expenditure requests, and business plan to the executive committee to enhance plant performance, increase productivity, and achieve organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Advanced degree and/or training with Lean or Six‑Sigma considered a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing plant management.
• Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with manufacturing software and tools, as well as proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in plant management or manufacturing are an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
• 401K program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term, and Long‑Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.