Operations Manager at AHF LLC in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

BENEFITS:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K  

LOCATION: 1067 Dillerville Road, Lancaster PA 17603

AHF Products has an exciting career opportunity for an Operations Manager to be located at our plant in Lancaster, PA.  Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager will be accountable for providing effective leadership and direction to the production operations at the plant.  Responsibility includes safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while positively developing the team. Additionally, the Operations Manager will drive consistent process improvements on all production lines. 

JOB DUTIES:  

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Lead a zero-injury safety culture to continuously improve safety engagement, risk mitigation, and disciplined process execution


• Closely collaborate with all plant functions to drive safety improvements within the operation


• Model personal and organizational leadership to drive team engagement in all aspects of daily execution and improvements


• Drive organizational effectiveness through dynamic coaching and goal setting to drive strong team engagement while building partnerships at all levels of the organization


• Successfully coach and develop the Production Supervisors and overall Production Team


• Oversee the planning and structure of production operator training while closely monitoring results


• Lead the yield, uptime, and capacity efforts to meet current and future forecasted volumes and products


• Lead the sustainable improvement of product quality and customer service while closely collaborating with the Planning and Distribution teams


• Closely collaborate with the Maintenance and Engineering teams to drive reliability results


• Enhance root cause analysis problem solving in order to drive the operation forward


• Standardize processes and improving performance through the utilization of an organized approach to visual management, consistent accountability, project management, and effective root cause analysis and correction action implementation


• Partner with the Plant Controller and Accounting & Finance teams to drive successful financial performance.


• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Engineering to drive new product introductions and capabilities

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• 7+ years of supervision/management experience in a manufacturing environment


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a complex environment, drive performance, meet goals and drive continuous improvement


• Desire and potential to grow into a Plant Manager role


• Strong communication skills and attention to detail


• Strong problem solving, negotiating and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage complex situations


• Ability and willingness to work core hours to support the needs of different shifts


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)


• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening


• Positive and Verifiable Work History


• Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, side shields, approved safety shoes, and other PPE as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs


• Frequent walking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements


• Must be able to communicate, hear, read, write and comprehend in English


• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment

MENTAL DEMANDS:  

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically 


• Make decisions 


• Develop options and implement solutions 


• Work with a team 


• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA) 


• Attention to detail 


• Communicate effectively 


• Multitask in a fast-paced environment 


• Work with a Sense of Urgency 

AHF PRODUCTS: 

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our trusted brands have adorned American homes from over a century, since the late 1800s. With legacy spanning more than 150 years, AHF brands epitomize innovation and unparalleled excellence. With over a century of experience and hard surface solutions we have a long history of success and surpassing expectations as a valued partner for our products and superior customer service and sales support.

 

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