Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Location: New Braunfels, TX
Salary: $90k-$95k/Year
JOB SUMMARY:
Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is looking for an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of manufacturing, including Production, Machine Shop, Tool Room, Material Planning & Logistics, Safety/EH&S, and facility management. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, the Operations Manager supports the development of new products and processes and resolves technical issues as they arise.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and organizational development, ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws.
- Proactively reduce EH&S risks and promote safe behaviors in the workplace.
- Execute long-term planning initiatives to further the company’s overall goals.
- Coordinate departments to foster teamwork and exchange of ideas.
- Assess departmental budgets to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
- Manage objectives for operating budgets, capital plans, and cost savings targets.
- Identify potential problems and friction points and find solutions to maximize efficiencies and revenue.
- Communicate with senior management about company priorities and projects and identify opportunities for expansion or strategic shifts.
- Standardize best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate activities with internal and external suppliers and customers, fostering excellent communication.
- Manage capacity, demand, and resource plans to ensure rate readiness and support the Sales & Operations Planning process.
- Ensure successful implementation of new product development activities.
- Develop business tools to support efficient material flow in the value stream.
- Achieve inventory improvements and manage manufacturing output and variances.
- Champion change through support of capital investment and process improvements.
- Drive employee engagement, positive culture, and strategic workforce planning.
- Maintain appearance standards, presence, and professional communication skills.
- Take ownership of production oversight, efficiency, productivity, and accountability.
- Collaborate with Quality to ensure production output meets specifications and eliminates product variances and waste.
- Develop and maintain succession plans and cross-training initiatives for business continuity.
- Establish department key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvements.
- Train employees and process owners in system and data evaluation to support KPIs and department expectations.
- Report building and equipment sanitation, OSHA, and safety concerns promptly.
- Adhere to and enforce company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Five (5) years of Production experience with three (3) years in a management role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s degree and Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities; proficient in Excel.
- Experience with Operations Planning (S&OP) and budgeting processes.
- Proficiency with PC, management software, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT).
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly components.
- Experience with automation equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Work involves frequent periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
- Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity are necessary.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.