Cal-Mil Hiring for Operations Manager at Oceanside, CA Full Time

We are looking for a talented Operations Manager to join our team!

Cal-Mil’s Operations Manager will oversee the Operations Team encompassing the following departments: Welding and Plastics Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Control, Warehouse, Planning, Purchasing and Distribution. The Operations Manager will lead, support, and supervise by creating a culture of continuous improvement throughout all Operations Departments. This position will ensure the effective and efficient use of facilities and staff.

Cal-Mil’s Operations Manager is responsible for performance management of direct and indirect reports. This person participates in day-to-day operations, with responsibilities that include: distribution of finished goods to customers, manufacturing products made out of plastics as well as welded metals at minimum cost that are consistent with quality specifications, accurate inventory forecasts, and labor standards.

This person also helps the Supply Chain by validating the make or buy determination, monitoring, and making decisions regarding suppliers based on their performance. The ideal candidate can speak both English and Spanish fluently.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Work with Operations Team Leaders to oversee and participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of employees.
• Work with Operations Team Leaders to oversee schedules and assignments for employees..
• Suggest and approve overtime for Operations Team.
• Conduct performance evaluations of Operations Team Leaders that are timely and constructive; participate in Operations Associate reviews as necessary.
• Work with Operations Team Leaders to handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to OSHA Safety Code and company policies.
• Create queries as needed in Quality Alerts Database using PHP and SQL computer languages.
• Responsible for CTPAT Program within the company.
• Provide leadership to accomplish continuous improvement in quality, manufacturing cycle time and total cost of company products.
• Listen, support, engage, and encourage employee suggestions and input to achieve excellent results while driving a culture of accountability.
• Evaluate project budgets for all Operations Departments.
• Create and monitor Key Performance Indicators.
• Create and present operations reports to management.
• Monitor, review, and improve manufacturing and quality related activities; Lead investigative, corrective, and preventative actions.
• Lead regular team meetings to discuss business and production status.
• Prepare operational budget for an area and implement effective cost control.
• Develop capacity plan to support production requirements.
• Participate and lead internal and external audits.
• Lead and support improvement activities and projects within Manufacturing Department; Support process improvement activities in other areas of Operations, i.e., Distribution Center and Supply Chain.
• Establish goals, objectives, and development plans for team members, deliver feedback, and empower performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field Required
• 24 months of Employment Experience Required
• Required Distribution Center Experience for at least 2 years (24 months)
• Required literacy in Microsoft Office
• Travel Details: This position requires frequent international travel to Cal-Mil Tijuana, Mexico.
• Speak both English and Spanish fluently

Company Description

Cal-Mil was founded in 1965 as a family owned and operated business to create and manufacture products for the food service industry. Our mission is to fulfill the needs of food service professionals in a creative, yet efficient manner. As a company, we are constantly evolving to improve the delivery of value to our customers by looking for improvements that provide real benefit. Our dedicated team of designers observe trends and help create a path to fresh and innovative products. We believe that strong customer care support is an essential part of what we provide to our valued industry relationships. More than fifty years later, we are still a family business that operates with pride in the knowledge that we know what to do and how to do it well.

Cal-Mil was founded in 1965 as a family owned and operated business to create and manufacture products for the food service industry. Our mission is to fulfill the needs of food service professionals in a creative, yet efficient manner. As a company, we are constantly evolving to improve the delivery of value to our customers by looking for improvements that provide real benefit. Our dedicated team of designers observe trends and help create a path to fresh and innovative products. We believe that strong customer care support is an essential part of what we provide to our valued industry relationships. More than fifty years later, we are still a family business that operates with pride in the knowledge that we know what to do and how to do it well.