Sr. Operations Manager
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Huntsville, AL
Opportunity
This
position effectively plans and directs the production activities of all
manufacturing operations at the Huntsville plant. Communicate and recommend
modifications to established objectives, policies and procedures; and keep the
plant management staff informed of regular reports reflecting such things as
production results, availability of labor, and changes in operating
requirements. Drive continuous improvement in production and labor utilization
to ensure that quality products are manufactured in the most cost-effective way
to meet the demands of our customers in a timely manner. Duties are performed
in a manner consistent with the achievement of plant safety, quality, delivery,
and cost metrics.
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead the development of operating strategies for Huntsville that address the progression toward a “world-class” operation.
- Direct manufacturing operations to ensure safety of associates through enforcement of safety rules and procedures.
- Support and maintain programs that are designed to continuously improve the safety record of the Huntsville plant and that ensure compliance with all governmental standards.
- Ensure that proper training and communication is used to stress to every associate the importance of working safely.
- Ensure production of products which meet or exceed established quality standards. Participate in audits of finished units to assess and improve the quality of outgoing products.
- Ensure all associates are trained and have a thorough understanding of the established quality standards. Respond, when appropriate, to reported field quality problems.
- Drive 100% schedule adherence in all manufacturing areas.
- Drive continuous improvement by leading company efforts to improve plant efficiency, continually improving the use of labor and materials through the implementation of the Kohler Operating System (KOS) principles.
- Identify associate training needs, facilitate and actively participate appropriate Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen principle tools and projects.
- Drive standardized work implementation and adherence in all areas.
- Partner with and/or direct engineering to recommend design enhancements and improvements to the manufacturing processes.
- Work with R&D personnel to set up and execute trials aimed at process improvements.
- Ensure all cost centers meet or exceed their budget.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to manufacturing staff to ensure understanding and competence to achieve plant goals.
- Plan and implement adjustments to staffing levels in all areas to maintain labor efficiency goals and meet goals for schedule adherence.
- Support labor relations by instructing and counseling subordinates in contract interpretation, grievance handling, and effective labor relations.
- Manage all Step II grievances within manufacturing. Work with other plant and division personnel to resolve grievances.
- Identify
training opportunities (formal, coaching, and on the job) to enhance
productivity, job performance, personal growth and ultimately to improve the
effectiveness of the plant.
- Evaluate training effectiveness in relation to
knowledge gained, quality feedback, warranty rating, and customer satisfaction
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of manufacturing management experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Thermoset molding manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Strong technical knowledge, knowledge of open shear molding processes preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in continuous improvement tools and lean manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success in leadership positions which requires accomplishment of goals and obj