Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Operations Manager oversees management in all areas of manufacturing to ensure products are manufactured on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards. This position also works with other departments of the company to place particular emphasis on the well being of the entire company in terms of customer satisfaction, quality, profitability productivity and growth.

Primary Function:

• BA/BS in industrial or mechanical, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline. Business degree plus substantial manufacturing work experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of experience with capital equipment and/or metal fabrication in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years progressive leadership experience in management role that included opportunities to plan, organize, control and lead manufacturing operations and resource planning.
• Must have excellent leadership, management, planning and motivational skills.
• Experience implementing quality systems and lean manufacturing practices is highly desired.
• Operations Manager or Project Management experience is a plus.
• A background with industrial maintenance and fabrication is desired.
• Knowledge in materials management, quality control, manufacturing engineering and plant engineering also desired.
• Experience with ASME codes is strongly preferred.
• Must have time management skills and have the ability to drive deadlines.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project.)
• Continuous improvement experience and problem-solving mindset required.
• Must be a self-starter with a high degree of organizational skills.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining departmental and individual goals and performance measures.
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with multiple departments.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assists Senior Management in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives for manufacturing.
• Oversees manufacturing and ensures the shop is maintaining high standards manufacturing operations and that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Achieves optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.
• Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce reworking costs.
• Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and that profitability of the operation including working with the management team and ensuring the procedures are being followed.
• Directs and monitors shop managers to accomplish goal of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures, holds regular manufacturing/operation meeting to ensure goals are being met.
• Acts as a shop liaison between shop management/shop leads, as well as Senior Management to inform personnel of communication, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Helps to hire, train, develop and evaluate staff as well as take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy in collaboration with HR.
• Works with employees on preventative maintenance of plant equipment and/or any major plant repairs or improvements.
• Works wit HR and shop management to coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.)
• Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

Extreme Precision Industrial Contractors, LLC is a growing company out of Gillette, Wyoming who cares about our clients and our employees. We are looking for the right people to help our company grow and move into the future. If you are self-motivated and looking for a great company, Apply Today!

www.ep-industrial.com

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $1.00 /hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Location:

• Gillette, WY 82716 (Required)

License:

• Driver's License (Required)