Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules
Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
Develop and recommend short
and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction
Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
Coordinate team members recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment
Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
Participate on special project teams
Support and lead new product introduction activities
Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent
Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills

Operations Manager

Key skills