Sr. Operations Manager - Broken Arrow, OK at Hubbell Incorporated in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Construction & Energy (HCE) focuses on products to support four business segments: Connectors, Grounding & Tooling, Gas Connectors & Accessories, Harsh & Hazardous, and Distribution. With markets in renewable energy, lighting, transportation, data center, telecom, utility, extreme environment, gas and water distribution, power generation and oil & gas, we guarantee that our products set the standards for industry solutions. Our success not only depends on our value proposition, but on the strength, knowledge and expertise of our employees.

Posting Address

21808 E Highway 51 Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Position Overview

Responsible for the direction, strategy, planning and execution for the company's manufacturing process. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities of the performance of all operational department functions - Manufacturing, Safety, Lean & Material Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on operations initiatives and required changes.


• Plan, coordinate and lead the activities vital to meet production schedules and cost objectives.


• Selects and maintain qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly and supervise the hiring, development, evaluation and termination, if necessary, of all other personnel responsible to direct reports.


• Execute plans for additional equipment, improved processes, and facilities when required.


• Maintain safety programs to assure conformance to company, corporate and government requirements.


• Be a leader in overall strategic planning to include production and efficiency improvement activities and growth strategies for the benefit of Continental Industries.


• Ability to maintain a workplace that is not vulnerable to unionization.


• Ensure that manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer standards.


• Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and balanced culture.


• Lead requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness.


• Leadership of the company's manufacturing function including management and expansion of team. Facilitates the development, maintenance and monitoring of interpersonal plans.


• Responsible for preparing the organization for ongoing change.


• Responsible for the development and management of the annual operating budget.


• Lead managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the company's overall strategy.


• Supervise performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made and corrective action, if necessary, is taken.


• Build a positive organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is innate.


• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


• Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe, positive and balanced culture.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience manufacturing management experience.


• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Business Management or equivalent.


• Solid understanding of Financial Management.


• Experience in a growth-oriented sales and marketing organization.


• 5+ years experience with Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma quality processes.


• Proficiency in Excel along with all other digital literacy is needed.


• Excellent social skills, both on plant floor and in executive office.


• Confirmed initiative and desire to drive change and is motivated to go above and beyond.


• Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred.


• SAP experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 30 pounds


• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend


• Work at heights of up to 30 feet above the ground


• Work around electricity


• Lift, pull, push and reach using a full range of motion


• Work in dusty, smoky, and wet areas at times


• Work usually takes place in a manufacturing environment where conditions can be reflective of the outside elements

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.