Cotta Transmission Company Hiring for Operations Manager Job at Beloit, WI Full Time

Summary: The Cotta Operations Manager is a hands-on position responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process – production planning, materials, production staffing, maintenance, supplier management, shipping and receiving. The Operations Manager is responsible for timely shipment of products at the budgeted product cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages and directs all facets of the Cotta manufacturing operation.

Works with direct reports to develop the operational schedule, work center loading and coordinates all manufacturing activities to deliver defect free products on-time and to the budgeted cost.

Is the liaison between the Union leadership and company management. Responsible for managing union issues.

Responsible for employee adherence to plant safety procedures.

Directs plant maintenance personnel to assure machine up-time, and that the physical plant is maintained as a safe, production facility.

Develops monthly production, purchasing, and quality metrics for submission to the President.

Develops component part and job costing.

Responsible for material procurement, supplier management, and cost savings initiatives as enacted by the Senior Buyer.

Responsible for the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and equipment needs.

Supervises and directs the Manufacturing Engineering personnel.

Ensures that all established costs, quality, production and delivery commitments are met.

Responsible for maintaining inventory per company policy.

Participates in strategic planning process (including the Sales & Operations Planning process) and develops long-range plans to meet business profit and growth objectives.

Responsible for all aspects of the budget for the Operations group; including capital and expense planning, managing to the monthly forecast, and cost reductions as necessary.

Participates in strategic planning process and develops long-range plans to meet business profit and growth objectives.

Develops, reviews, and implements strategies and actions resulting in continuous improvement in safety, product quality, product delivery, productivity, material utilization, customer service, workforce diversity, quality of work life, and lower manufacturing costs.

Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.

Direct reports / Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct reports include – Senior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Manufacturing Engineers, Production Planner/Production supervisor, Maintenance personnel, Shop employees.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent and 10 years of progressively senior experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expert level proficiency with ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred).

Proficiency with MS Access, MS Office and other standard business software.

Must be familiar with modern machining (CNC) operations, gear production, high tolerance machining of industrial equipment components

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What level of experience do you have with ERP systems?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location