Operations Manager at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Angola, Indiana

Job Description:

We are seeking a Operations Manager  to join our team in Angola, IN.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage individuals and teams to see the big picture, draw on each other’s strengths and experience to work collaboratively across the organization, set expectations, delegate responsibilities, and provide accurate and helpful feedback.


• Coach, mentor & inspire the production team for continuous improvement, excellent housekeeping, and safe workplace practice


• Shares information and viewpoints openly and directly with others, both written and verbal.


• Develop daily production schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to achieve customer expectations; particularly as they relate to product quality and delivery specifications.


• Track and diagnose all plant KPI’s to meet the goals of the division (Productivity, Scrap, Returns, etc.)


• Displays a good understanding of key aspects of the organization’s mission and strategies; is able to convey this information so that it is relatable to direct reports.


• Collects and understands important data used for financial metrics drawing accurate conclusions from information; makes sound decisions regarding expenditures.


• Supporting individuals and teams through change.


• Establish and maintain a high quality work force through recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, competitive compensation, and ensuring accountability to enable the Samuel culture.


• Actively involved in Continuous Improvement activities and actively participate in company-wide strategic planning and implementation.


• Provide leadership in the upholding of Samuel Policies and Values.


• Execute the Annual Operations Budget to ensure labor cost and expense targets are met; perform monthly Gap Analysis on budget variance, report root cause, and report corrective actions.


• Ensure priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity are maintained at the forefront of all activities.


• Deploy and lead team-based problem solving groups using modern methods (DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Brainstorming, etc.) to eliminate productivity issues.


• Responsible for capital projects required to maintain the plant and/or operations from initiation of capital funds request to completion of the project.


• Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.


• Role model and ensure company safety policies are adhered to and all department personnel and visitors utilize safe work habits.


• Develop capital plan to maintain plant and or operations as well as address strategic objectives for site. Yearly implementation of approved capital budget.


• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education, with a major in Business Administration or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of 7-12 years of operations management experience; manufacturing facility preferred.


• Experience managing in a job-shop or discrete manufacturing environment within the metal forming industry.


• A working understanding of business systems, manufacturing practices, and P&L management.


• Experience with identifying and implementing process improvement.


• Teamwork & Collaboration


• Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications (i.e. MS Office applications).

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