Operations Manager (Manufacturing)

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing location/area, including safety, quality, efficiencies, and meeting customer expectations. Provides leadership to supervision and employees and ensures they have the proper tools to perform their job safely and efficiently. Responsibilities of the Operations Manager: - Leads daily Team Performance Center meetings with the Operations team to review safety, quality, and production performance - Conducts production Gemba walks to optimize production flow and efficiencies - Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma and 5S - Engages the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects - Engages production floor employees in problem resolution to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed - Performs necessary administrative functions such as budgetary administration, employee safety, performance reviews, and employee counseling - Participates in weekly forecast calls to meet customers’ shipment deadlines - Attends pre-shift meetings to observe and provide feedback to the operations team, focusing o...