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.
