Operations Manager

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

The Operations Manager position for the OPW Midland operations and responsible for leading the implementation of world class operational excellence principles and optimize daily operations to deliver best-in-class customer experience.  Key measures of performance include safety, external and internal quality, on-time delivery, lead time, productivity, and working capital improvements.  All of this will be surrounded with a predominant focus on organizational and talent development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives overall operational excellence through the application of best-in-class operational excellence practices and processes.
• Develop, interpret, apply, and enforce company safety regulations and operating policies and procedures. 
• Identify and address manufacturing issues and drive excellence in: SQDC
• Addresses key business performance challenges.  Identifies and prioritizes these challenges based on root cause identification.
• Ensure compliance with all quality regulations, standards and corporate policies including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015, AAR M-1003, TUV, ASME.
• Focus on talent and organizational development, an effective succession planning system, and a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Institute a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Builds a strong operations talent base. Partners with human resources to develop talent management strategies. 
• Leads daily operations ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied, products and services always meet the quality specifications, and all resources are fully utilized to provide a cost-effective product and service.    
• Establishes performance goals and objectives for site operations. Provides feedback and corrective action to maintain progress toward achievement of goals and objectives.
• Champions change and drives out waste throughout manufacturing operations.
• Manage labor utilization and efficiency within assembly, machining, welding, and support staff.  
• Promote good public relations for the Company within the community. 
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. Builds a great working environment for the employees. Attracts, develops, retains, and motivates the talent needed to be a world class, high performing team.

• Complete alignment to the Dover Values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customers, Respects and Values People, Expectations for Results, and High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust.
• Manages own time and the time of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates accountability and lead by example through strong team building, decision making and people management skills
• Maintains a safety-first culture and drives actions to maintain a safe work environment
• Develops and maintains business metrics to ensure targets are on track
• Oversees staff scheduling and maintains overtime requirements, vacation, and time off requests
• Uses logical and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions analyze information and choose best solution and approach to solve problems.

• Coach team on leadership development and assists in creating development and performance evaluations.
• Provide te