Technoform Hiring for Operations Manager Job at Twinsburg, OH Full Time

Operations Manager

Summary:

As one of the pillars of the Leadership team i.e., the Management Team, this position leads the extrusion team in producing standardized quality precision plastic extruded products which are used by our customers to improve the thermal performance of glass and window products. Defines the strategic framework of the local business unit along with other team members with input from all internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for securing the local business unit’s existence in alignment with the company’s vision, philosophy, and principles as one of the Leadership Team Member.

Responsible for production-related communication flow and coordination between all company resources committed to each company product. Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Build, share, and grow a strong motivated entrepreneurial team with a common vision and shared goals to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for developing and managing the team, oversee personnel decisions, help, and guide the team during challenges, and motivate and align them towards our team and company goals. Promote and help build a culture aligned with our company principles and philosophies.

Your essential responsibilities:

Strategic Framework:

• Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
• Participate in annual strategic planning to define objectives for the coming years for our local business in alignment with global and divisional vision.
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model, and operational execution for continuous improvement.
• Monitor, update, and maintain the financial documents i.e., the profit and loss statement of the team; and share and integrate data into the consolidated file.
• Advise the leadership team on key operational planning issues and make recommendations on important business decisions related to operations.
• Managing contracts and negotiations, as well as analyzing data to make the best business decisions.
• Develop, implement, promote, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs); and address non-conformity.
• Identify and share company risks and opportunities and follow the PDCA model to create a control loop around work processes and practices to mitigate risks and capture opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations throughout operations; remain up to date on applicable legislation and regulatory changes, ensuring that the facility remains compliant, including safety.
• Continuously ensure that key stakeholders, team members are kept well-informed about the company’s vision, values, performance objectives and results.

Production Efficiency:

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment
• Develop and maintain an effective and efficient production process using lean manufacturing principles and with input from team members.
• Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Develop, implement and manage production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect production problems.
• Review operations and confer with team members to resolve production or processing problems.
• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or delegation and sharing work, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Initiate and network with internal subject matter experts concerning new product lines, thus helping in production decision making. Use product specifications and release dates to determine product costs and resource needs.
• Identify and run production or business-related projects towards continuous improvement.
• Interact and coordinate with other teams to follow the processes and procedures for an effective value chain focused on customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.

Team Efficiency:

• Identify the manpower, skills and qualifications required for achieving team goals; recruit, onboard and train employees by aligning their aspirations with team needs.
• Monitor the employee life cycle, understand their needs and goals, guide them to development resources and create a career path.
• Build relationships based on respect, honesty, openness and transparency for employee reviews, development, and performance improvement. Be a mentor and coach for team members; monitor their performance and report on metrics.
• Create a culture and open environment to receive feedback, listen to their thoughts and ideas, resolve any personnel grievances and foster teamwork.
• Promote open communication; encourage creativity and risk-taking
• Guide team to help set clear team goals; share and delegate tasks and set deadlines; and increase accountability in teams.
• Recognize achievements; motivate and appreciate accomplishments.

Your qualifications and requirements:

• Business, Organizational Communication, or STEM based College Degree
• Knowledge and experience in leading and managing business unit and daily operations, in 24×5 or 24×7 environment
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics training and development of operators and engineers
• Strategic planning and analytical skills
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Experience in human resources modeling
• Known production methods
• Coordination of people and resources

Competencies Required:

• Leadership – “Leading by example and competence, not by title.” Actively participating in building the future of the company. Ability to balance being a team manager and team member with all employees.
• Self-Starter – Able to visualize the need or vision, capable of independent thought and independent action.
• Ownership and Accountability – Ability to embrace work and take pride in efforts and achievements to high quality standards. Ability to foresee risks or accept loss, eager to understand the cause, and ensure corrective action.
• Persistent – Keep going on; ability to achieve objectives with influence, persistence, and diligent follow-up.
• Project Management – Breaking the status quo and taking on the challenging new ventures for better tomorrow. Also, guiding others as a project mentor. Project Management experience required.
• Communication Proficiency – A key tool to forge negotiations and relations with all stakeholders to achieve the common goal.
• Technical Capacity – Must understand our product and operational technology and working on continuous improvement.
• Discretion and Integrity – Ability to balance openness when required with personnel conversations and knowledge of situations.

Your opportunities:

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• We want the team members to actively challenge the status quo, identifying and pursuing solutions and new initiatives. There are no limitations on what you can explore, lead, or achieve. A true self-starter perspective.
• You will be exposed to various areas of the business like participating in team strategic goals to understanding the financial statements and its impact.

• Flat structure
• We believe in the strength and power of cohesive teams to make decisions to tackle challenges. Our structure is all about transparency and open communication.

• Innovation and growth
• We are always striving to generate new ideas and grow our business, largely through investing for the future. A wide network of experts will help you expand your know-how and competencies.
• We offer you a diverse range of tasks in a dynamic team setting that will help you to identify and gain experience in your area of interest.

• Global networking
• We have a global presence and frequently interface with our colleagues to stay on the cutting edge. There are abundant opportunities for all employees to engage internationally.

• Work life balance
• We consider our team to be a family. We maintain a flexible workplace environment, providing the platform for employees find a balance between personal and work responsibilities.

• Compensation and benefits
• We offer an attractive and competitive compensation package based on experience and educational background that includes salary, annual variable compensation, health insurance plans, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and more.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential responsibilities of the job according to specific team and company requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location