Plant Operations Leader: Lean, P&L, Throughput & Safety

Movement Search & Delivery; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, outside services, and Shipping/Receiving. The role drives productivity, efficiency, and throughput while managing costs and departmental performance. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

or higher in engineering or business, 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, and proven ability to improve bottom-line results, with strong lean, strategic planning, and leadership skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree (engineering or business degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in heavy manufacturing with a track record of bottom line improvements.
• Strategic planning experience and analytical problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• In depth knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing practices.
• Experience with a P&L and other performance measurements.
• Experience managing to the Theory of Constraints.
• Self-motivated and achievement oriented.
• A demonstrated ability to hold direct reports accountable.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and mainframe spreadsheets & databases.

Responsibilities

• Directs all back-end manufacturing functions.
• Drive Safety initiatives to prevent accidents and lower DART Rate.
• Generate and execute a plan to reduce overall costs.
• Develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly targets.
• Ensure consistent quality standards are satisfied and operational procedures are followed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify new opportunities and associated initiatives that will drive optimization in the processing and manufacturing methodologies.
• Identify and respond to actual and potential operational constraints and develop the necessary corrective actions.
• Foster an environment of positive employee relations with open communication channels and employee involvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

P&L management

Strategic planning

Analytical problem solving

Communication & teambuilding

Theory of Constraints

MS Office / data analysis

Education

B.S. or advanced degree in engineering or business

Tools

MS Office

Mainframe databases

Job description

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, outside services, and Shipping/Receiving. The role drives productivity, efficiency, and throughput while managing costs and departmental performance. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

or higher in engineering or business, 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, and proven ability to improve bottom-line results, with strong lean, strategic planning, and leadership skills. U.S.