Operations Manager

Brunton International LLC

Operations Manager

Riverton, WY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Paid time off

    PRODUCTION:

    Oversee day-to-day manufacturing processes, work order scheduling, materials management, quality control, and logistics

    Coordinate effective workflows that maximize efficiency and quality

    Manage an effective Quality Control program

    Assist with raw materials, inventory purchasing and planning with Supply Chain Manager

    Oversee purchasing of consumables

    Work with Engineering and Warehouse teams on new items, revisions, process changes, and procedure creation/updates to ensure organized documentation across teams and in NetSuite

    Work with teams on new product launches, updates, and large or custom orders to ensure that realistic timing and quantities are conveyed to customers and the public

    PERSONNEL:

    Oversee all Riverton staff

    Keep team accountable to duties and goals

    Support and train production Team Leads, guiding them into habits of checking their team’s work order flow, processes, progress, quality, and behavior

    Oversee onboarding, training, and cross-training processes and documentation

    Work with Office Manager and CEO/COO to assess personnel needs, interview prospects, and onboard new production hires

    Work with Office Manager and CEO/COO on production performance reviews, pay rate changes, and disciplinary actions if needed

    FACILITY:

    Coordinate facility upkeep, repairs, or maintenance tasks, working with other stakeholders as needed

    Oversee and participate in Safety Committee for entire facility; serve as safety liaison for entire building

    Oversee and participate in Grounds Committee as needed

    Assist with IT system setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting when possible – coordinate higher-level requests with external internet personnel

    FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION:

    Collaborate on budgets, control and monitor production and facility expenses, and work towards cost optimization and profitability

    Continually work towards item cost accuracy

    Share NetSuite duties with CEO and work towards optimal utilization

    PROCESS & PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT:

    Help identify areas for improvement, streamlining, procedural change, physical reorganization, and optimal staffing within the bounds of revenue and demand

    Oversee SOP documentation, prioritization, and organization

    Coordinate product 360 reviews for continual improvement in product design and manufacture

    REPORTING:

    Work with CEO/COO on creating, tracking, reporting, and presenting strategic KPI’s

    Devise methods of regularly communicating appropriate KPI’s to full staff to incentivize and celebrate good work

    QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related field

    Experience: 5 years of cross-functional managerial experience within a manufacturing setting Manufacturing Expertise: 5 years experience in small manufacturing operations with a deep understanding of systems, processes, and lean manufacturing principles Leadership: Proven success leading multiple teams, managing personnel, and achieving goals Financial & Business Acumen: Understanding of business financial systems, principles and reporting methods and ability to create and work within financial budgets Communication: Strong verbal, written, presentation, and inter-personal communication skills ERP and Database Systems: Familiarity with ERP system structure, capabilities, and limitations – experience with NetSuite a plus. Ability to use Excel spreadsheets, along with other computer proficiencies in data mining, analysis, and presentation.

    KEY COMPETENCIES: Problem solving Strategic thinking Resourcefulness Results-oriented Self-driven Time management Systems thinking Ability to see the forest and the trees and not get lost in the weeds too long

    To apply, send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to CEO lauren.heerschap@brunton.com