Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, business, or a related field from an accredited university. Internal candidates with equivalent experience are also considered.
Preferred: Advanced degree in business or engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 12 years in Operations Management within a manufacturing environment, including a senior management role.
Industry Experience: Preferred background in the wire/cable industry, extrusion, steel industry, or related fields.
Lean and Six Sigma: Experience in implementing Lean and Six Sigma solutions is preferred.
Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Distribution, and Logistics.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required. Spanish is a plus.
Licenses or Certifications:
Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification: Highly desirable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Customer Service: Ensure timely delivery of quality products to maintain effective customer relations.
Safety Culture: Promote a culture of safety, addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
Operational Excellence: Lead operations to achieve Best-In-Class status using Lean/Six Sigma tools, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements.
Strategic Implementation: Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to support strategic initiatives. Standardize good manufacturing practices and systems.
Business Objectives: Ensure business objectives and production schedules are met while exceeding customer expectations.
Best Practices: Share best practices within the team and across the organization.
Manufacturing Operations: Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing operations to ensure the most effective return on assets.
Cost Minimization: Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of resources.
Problem Solving: Establish accountabilities for problem-solving and cost reduction.
Innovation: Encourage the use of new techniques and fact-based problem solving.
Financial Management: Manage spending against budget and understand the financial health of the plant to positively impact profit and margins.
Employee Engagement: Establish management practices that include all employees in an engaged and participative working environment. Focus on employee development and succession planning.
Skill Maintenance: Keep individual skills up to date with the latest production and management concepts.
Talent Development: Hire and develop top talent, raise performance standards, and recognize exceptional talent. Develop leaders and coach others.
Compliance: Maintain plant property and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with regulations and effective operation.
Policy Adherence: Ensure all plant operations comply with company policies, goals, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Competencies: Aligning Performance for Success, Business Savvy, Coaching and Developing Others, Customer Focus, Clear Communication, Driving for Results, Facilitating Change, Innovation and Simplification, Leading Teams, Operational Decision Making, Lean Manufacturing Implementation, Operational Excellence.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills.
Team Orientation: Creative, highly driven, and self-motivated.
Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical, project management, and leadership skills.
Technical Knowledge: Strong engineering and manufacturing knowledge.
Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial principles.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:
Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
ERP Systems: Strong experience with ERP systems.
Analytical Tools: Experience with tools like PowerBi, Tableau, Qlik, etc.
Relocation: Client will provide full relocation assistance
Contact: narriviello@judge.com
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