Production Operations Manager

About the Organization Stier Supply Company, a family-owned and operated business that has been in operation for 70 years, specializes in turn-key construction services. In recent years, Stier has experienced tremendous growth. From the company's inception in 1946, Stier has expanded into 8 markets throughout the Southeast and is continuing to grow at an unprecedented rate.

Hiring Manager(s) Tracy Hudson Location Raleigh - Build & Distribution (NCDC) Category Manufacturing Description

We are looking for a Production Operations Manager to motivate and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and KPI driven efficiencies. This position will require assessing current processes and developing a continuous improvement culture throughout the department.

Specific Duties:

• Responsible for the planning and execution of all shop functions to include safety, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and inventory.

• Work with management to ensure that plant has the capacity to deliver products on time and in full per field schedule.

• Coach, mentor, train, and provide support in the concepts of continuous improvement and the use of various continuous improvement tools (lean, visual management, statistical process control, etc.).

• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives to deliver process improvements, lean strategies, and best practices in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S, etc.

• Consult and advise leadership on process and performance improvement opportunities that will foster growth, improve customer satisfaction, and increase operational efficiencies.

• Support the standardization of training programs and other tools to be used across the organization to ensure consistent application of continuous improvement activities.

• Define develop and implement maintenance programs.

• Ensure that all quality measures are in place and consistently tested to meet standards.

• Create a team environment of employee engagement and supervisory accountability that works to support all aspects of production.

• Lead a change in culture to We Make it Happen and Bring it On.

• Ensure a safety first work environment with employee buy in.

• Develop KPIs in all areas of the plant and continually monitor for improvement.

• Effectively communicate with management on reports of KPIs and process improvement plans, as well as overall plant status reports.

• Continually recruit and evaluate employees to establish the best, most engaged staff.

• Identify issues and problems and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Salary Benefits Medical; Vision; Dental; Life; 401(k); PTO; Holiday EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully facilitate cross-functional projects in a team-based environment

• Capable of collaborating with multiple teams in the company to resolve problems for the greater good

• Experience leading organizational change management initiatives

• Acts as a coach/mentor to develop and motivate their teams

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build strong positive relationships with vendors, customers, field, and DC team members

• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills

• Show ownership of issues and responsibilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programs as needed

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Dynamic Thinker

• Proven track record

Req Number MAN-24-00119