The operations manager position offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage a multi-function team in the areas of safety, quality, and delivery.
this manager will strategically plan, organize, direct, and control all operations activities to ensure key performance indicators are met.
able to travel up to 5% of the time.
responsibilities
* lead the operations management team related to the business unit.
* be accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost performance and profitability of his/her business unit.
* drive safety and quality world class performance through standard work and initiatives.
* responsible for resource planning and material planning to meet customer demand profiles and revenue plans.
* meet financial objectives and goals managing p&l.
* ensure manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently by monitoring the supply chain from raw materials to shipping and invoicing.
* liaison with product line management and sales organization.
* support new product introduction and transition strategic initiatives to enable growth.
* facilitate effective gemba walks utilizing kpis to meet performance objectives and drive continuous improvement.
* ensure optimal performance of processes and equipment through uptime and yield world class performance driving continuous improvement.
qualifications
* manufacturing experience as operations manager, business unit manager or senior production manager in labor intensive operations with at least 5 years of experience in a management capacity.
* cable and harness and/or interconnect solutions a plus.
* hands-on gemba manager.
* desired six sigma green belt certified and exposure to operative systems based on toyota production system.
* demonstrated experience with new product introduction.
* knowledge of mrp/erp system ax microsoft dynamics a plus.
* experience with budget elaboration. Some experience with p&l management.
* knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
* previous client relations experience a plus.
* proficient communication skills written and verbal.
* bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering or similar.
* bilingual 90% english – spanish.