Operations Manager
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Rand Whitney Industries Boylston MA - Boylston, MA 01505Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $132,000.00 - $155,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Manufacturing
SUMMARY
This role is responsible for all production, supervision, control, and process development of a complex manufacturing environment. The Operations Manager leads a single site single-shift operation. The Operations Manager drives overall execution by working collaboratively with peer Planning/Scheduling, Engineering, Materials, Production, Customer Service, Safety/Quality, Sales and Maintenance Managers. This role is accountable to achieve production levels and quality standards in a dynamic time sensitive environment, while driving continued improvement through process efficiencies and fiscal responsibility
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead daily execution of the multi-shift operation by synchronizing the Production team's operations, and coordinating and collaborating with supporting and supported functional Departments.
Lead and supervise by clear communication of expectations, feedback, performance evaluations, training and role modeling. Develop a cross-functional, motivated team delivering stellar results.
Work with Supervisors and Team Leads to appropriately staff and schedule employees for current and anticipated workload to ensure production plans and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
Monitor cost effectiveness of work orders, material usage, payroll, miscellaneous costs and damage.
Leverage reporting and transparency in a collaborative team environment focused on key metrics.
Measure and educate organization on efficiencies, quality expectations and professionalism to drive improvement.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to execute Process Engineering program.
Lead and institute a safety culture for all employees. Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment is operating; reduce down time and machine costs.
Special projects and assignments as business dictates
Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees including: Full-time Supervisory Personnel (Exempt & Non-Exempt), Team Lead and hourly paid nonunion personnel.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree required; Engineering, Business preferred
10+ years of experience in a related field; manufacturing preferred
Prior management experience (3-years with supervisory responsibility leading 25+ people in a process, production, or mission oriented environment) required; 2nd level supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of and experience with process improvement - Lean Manufacturing, etc
Strategic and detail oriented, with orientation for thoughtful action
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Ability to create and track key performance metrics
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Technical experience with carton erecting equipment
Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently.
Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow.
Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel
Must be able to drive and visit customer locations
The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level is usually moderate Normal office environment
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Drivers License preferred
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and
other legally protected characteristic.
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Company at a glance
At Rand-Whitney, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality products and services to our partners through our industry-leading technology and talented team of employees. We are New England’s largest independent corrugated manufacturer, specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom corrugated packaging, retail merchandisers and digital print solutions. If you are a dedicated, customer-focused, problem solver who strives to achieve better business results, we think you will fit right in.
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