People-First Ops Leader — Fabrication, Weld & Crane

Stellar Industries; Garner (IA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Stellar Industries in Garner, IA is seeking an Operations Manager for Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly. You will direct manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development goals; lead through servant leadership and continuous improvement; and foster a positive, engaged workplace culture.

You will develop leadership pipelines, connect teams to plant goals, and promote growth opportunities while maintaining a safe, high-performing operation.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Mansioni

• Champion a People First culture by fostering an environment built on trust, respect, accountability, inclusion, and open communication.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, engaging with team members to understand challenges, remove barriers, recognize contributions, and strengthen relationships.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
• Promote employee engagement by ensuring team members are informed, involved, and connected to plant goals, business performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent while creating opportunities for employee growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• Ensure timely and meaningful recognition of individual and team achievements that support company values, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture where employee feedback is actively sought, valued, and acted upon to improve the work environment and overall employee experience.
• Support and model company values by demonstrating integrity, empathy, accountability, and servant leadership in all interactions.

Conoscenze

Servant leadership

Employee development

Team building

Emotional intelligence

Employee engagement

Conflict resolution

Change leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

5+ years plant/general mgmt experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Stellar Industries in Garner, IA is seeking an Operations Manager for Fabrication, Weld & Crane Assembly. You will direct manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development goals; lead through servant leadership and continuous improvement; and foster a positive, engaged workplace culture.

You will develop leadership pipelines, connect teams to plant goals, and promote growth opportunities while maintaining a safe, high-performing operation.