Operations Manager Jobs in Wooster, OH (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

The TPM Operations Manager is responsible for assigned PECO TPM Locations, day-to-day execution, growth, and development of personnel, implementing and ensuring adherence to operational and strategic initiatives, and successful implementation of continuous improvement. The TPM Operations Manager will facilitate, manage, and administer related principles, tools, and values, including promoting and advancing strategic planning, training and development of employees, and the physical implementation of PECO Processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Safety:

• Direct management and leadership of TPM employees and responsible for overall location success for key Safety, Quality, Cost, Inventory, and Engagement metrics.

• Direct management of the onsite relationship with our TPM Partner.

• Maintain, optimize, and report on PECO location expenses and budgets with the assistance of the TPM Supervisor.

• Mentors develop and improve the team members' skills (TPM staff).

• Continuously evaluate ways to improve safety, quality, operational throughput, and best practice sharing.

• Collaborate with internal partners, sales/service/transportation/planning on TPM performance initiatives.

• Prepare and communicate operational performance reports to provide insights to leadership and employees to monitor performance, workload, and resource reports.

• Collaborate with business partners across functions to ensure successful project implementation by deploying tools, processes, and personnel.

• Overall project delivery includes coordinating and managing resources, ensuring effective change management, identifying and mitigating risks, documenting processes, and communicating updates to various stakeholders.

• Responsible for the control of inventory for other pallet companies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required - 8 years of manufacturing/operations experience, including a minimum of 3 years of manager experience.

• Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment/processes and/or operations processes. - Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data and Key Performance Indicators.

• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to clearly articulate information.

• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders. - Ability to supervise multiple groups/shifts, if applicable.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to use enterprise software.

• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Working knowledge of manufacturing business acumen.

• Ability to drive a forklift is required.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

Must have outstanding presence and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to inspire trust and quickly build credibility within the company from the top executive level, across the peer level, and with key individual contributors.

• Able to demonstrate PECO's Core Values (Safety, Integrity, Trust, Excellence).

• Diverse background to bring and leverage industry-leading best practices within the PECO organization.

• Accountability for key results and deliverables.

• Self-confidence. Comfortable dealing with both current and potential PECO partners interested in business opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to focus, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects under a deadline.

• Data, process, and results-driven.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• High energy and enthusiasm…must possess a passion for winning.

PECO Pallet Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PECO celebrates our continuous journey pursuing diversity through inclusion and empowerment of our employees to shape the future of the company and deliver our pillars of Quality and Service to all customers.