Operations Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, welding, painting, press, radial drills, small drills, and tool room. Supervises Supervisors/Lead Operators/Maintenance. Second shift position, has responsibility for second shift production, maintenance, quality assurance and shipping dock.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential)

• Reports to the Plant Manager. Directs and supervises the activities of Supervisors/Lead Operators/Maintenance and Production team members on first and second shift who are involved in all aspects of manufacturing.*
• Organizes manufacturing procedures and operations to accomplish objectives in accordance with production and delivery schedules, available manpower, skills and manufacturing capacities.*
• Maintains uninterrupted production, flow of materials, product quality and quantity within the limitations of established manufacturing costs and budget allocations.*
• Coordinates with other shift and departments (Supervisors, Production Control, Purchasing, Inventory Control, etc.) to ensure continuity of production activities.*
• Monitors operations and orders in process to keep informed of manufacturing status. When needed, initiates the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.*
• Determines force requirements and job assignments based on order activity. Reallocates resources between crew as appropriate.*
• Monitors critical orders. Expedites orders when necessary to assure due dates are met.*
• Identifies problems (i.e. material shortages, machine malfunctions, tool breakage, engineering changes, revised shipment dates, cancellation, etc.). Identifies and implements corrective action.*
• Coordinates with Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Sales and Quality Assurance on matters pertaining to schedules, production, methods, materials, and designs to resolve day-to-day production problems.*
• Responsible for the development of team members to improve their performance. Makes decisions regarding training and other developmental activities.*
• Makes decisions regarding how to address performance problems including the application of discipline.*
• Ensures team members are performing jobs in a safe manner and are adhering to safe work practices.*
• Participates in and actively supports the Company's Lean activities.*
• Keeps abreast of new technology or other developments pertinent to manufacturing operations (i.e. equipment, methods, etc.).*
• Fills in for the Plant Manager during his/her absence,*
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or V.P. - General Manager.*

Special Location/Position Requirements:

Tulsa or Little Rock Metropolitan (immediately surrounding) area.

Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.)

• 8 - 10 years' experience managing in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing a nonunion workforce, preferred.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, preferred.

• SAP experience & familiarity.

• Able to read and interpret blueprints.

• Ability to operate typical MicroSoft & other computer software programs in support of production operations.

• Strong interpersonal administrative skills, required.

• Strong organizational skills, required.

Education Requirements:

BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering & Technology, preferred or a combination of education and experience approximating equivalent.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

Normal office conditions. Office may be located in a multi-level office building. Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work, and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people. Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving, and/or traveling.

Heavy exposure to shop conditions, which are variable depending on the task assigned, but are generally dirty. Is subject to shop noise. Involves extensive standing and walking. Skin and eyes are subject to drying and irritating fumes, vapors, and solutions controlled to OSHA standards. Works both in and outdoors, normally indoors, with sometimes dusty or confining work areas when in the shop/lab.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.