Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Growing company Milford is seeking an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is a dynamic, hands-on and highly visual leadership position responsible for Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Facilities & Maintenance, Wastewater, Safety and Continuous Improvement. Strong communication with other departments such as HR, Quality, Process Engineering, Finance, and Sales is crucial to align resources and activities to meet customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager is responsible for achieving manufacturing standards such as product yields, uptime, productivity, and utilization rates. This role is responsible for ensuring that the company has right-sized operations including all aspects of equipment, facility, and labor capacity for projected sales volumes. The position comes with a room for career growth, a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a company invested in your career and apply today, we'd love to meet you!

Role and Responsibilities:

• Promote the Safety-First principle with employees. Participate as an active member of the Safety Committee and conduct floor walks/audits periodically to de-risk operations.
• Own and execute production activities to obtain on-time deliveries to customers. Adjust schedules and/or priorities as necessary to meet established goals.
• Provides leadership and coaching to subordinates to drive, develop, and nurture a culture of planning, responsibility, and accountability to achieve overall business goals.
• Provide manufacturing leadership for capacity creation, productivity improvement, and process capability enhancements.
• Demonstrate leadership in achieving results through continuous improvement initiatives, preventative/predictive maintenance, and other similar proactive programs.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting site metrics - identification of trends, publishing results, and interacting with business leadership on site performance (strengths and improvement opportunities)
• Visible Leadership including participation in daily team communications, performance reviews, and engagement with employees on the manufacturing floor 40% or more of his/her time.
• Collaborate across business functions (HR, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Sales) to achieve site and business objectives. Facilitate strong communications across functions for an understanding of site activities and needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Science, preferred
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing/Operations with proven results demonstrating bottom-line performance impact. Must have prior industry experience leading manufacturing operations and personnel. Wastewater & Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.
• Continuous improvement mindset required, and kaizen experience is a plus
• Highly organized and plans ahead
• Excellent leadership, management, and motivational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience creating and maintaining department budgets
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing an ERP/MRP system. Acumatica experience a plus.
• Refined time management skills, including the capability of working under pressure to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Work will be performed primarily in a manufacturing environment
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes
• May require extended periods of standing or sitting
• Ability to lift to (50 pounds)
• Pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting may be required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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