Job Description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The manufacturing operations manager position oversees management of all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

· Assists company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.

· Develops the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.

· Achieves optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.

· Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.

· Directs and monitors department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Acts as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.

· Hires, trains, develops and evaluates staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as appropriate.

· Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Directs the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.

· Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

· Initiates and coordinates major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

· Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

· Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.

· Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.

· Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline.

· 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.

· JD Edwards knowledge a plus.

Company Description

Morgan Olson’s legacy is like no other, beginning in 1948, and is one of the leaders in manufacturing innovative delivery vehicles. Our award-winning step-up vans are used in the rapidly growing E-Commerce industry. Our customers include FedEx, UPS, and Amazon. Morgan Olson is a privately held company with 2020 revenue exceeding $300M and our 2021 projections show us exceeding $500M. We are a J.B. Poindexter & Co, Inc subsidiary, which employs over 7,000 team members in over 56 facilities across North America. JBPCO is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2B in annual revenue and 7,000 team members in 2021. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging.