OPERATIONS MANAGER

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent production of the product through documented procedures and process conditions. Ensure maximum efficiency of workforce and equipment. Ensure that production schedules are met.
• Provide supervision and guidance to all production personnel, including the areas of performance management, attendance/timekeeping, training, position movement, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee scheduling department.
• Coordinate with buyer and scheduler to control raw material inventory, ensuring production has an acceptable inventory of materials to always meet customer needs.
• Correspond with customers regarding any issues, quality defects, or process changes.
• Ensure that product loss factor is kept at an acceptable level through accurate record keeping, standard operating procedures, and Associate training.
• Participate in continual education of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Seven (7) years of leadership/supervisory experience in a production position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, preferred.
• Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to manage, coach and develop Associates.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types in a leadership role.
• Strong cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.