Plant Operations Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

POSITION PURPOSE
The Operations Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of manufacturing and direct labor resource planning for the shift. The position provides oversight of all manufacturing functions of Second and Third Shift Operations for both Custom Coil and Assembly. The Operations Shift Manager's mission is to guide the manufacture of assigned products that meets the customer and quality expectations, in a manner that ensures safety, meets productivity, schedule delivery commitments, and promotes continuous improvement in the areas of cost, quality and cycle time.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Supervises the shift plant manufacturing operations including, but not limited to; sheet metal, fabrication, welding, coil fabrication, and assembly.
• Responsible for shop-related matters including: health & safety, production, costs, quality, on-time delivery, equipment, process improvement (lean), asset maintenance, sequence of manufacturing processes, and personnel
• Drives established production schedules by properly scheduling workforce and resources
• Meet productivity, cost, and quality targets stated in fiscal plan
• Actively promote professional development of supervisory team and key employees
• Promote continuous improvement efforts. Implement lean principles and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure high quality and pristine appearance of finished product prior to shipment.
• Support plant safety including: ensuring employees wear personal protective equipment; ensuring leaders/employees follow correct safety policy and procedures, and that proper training and awareness is provided.
• Supervise compliance with Federal, State, Local and Plant environmental policies.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.
• Establish team and individual objectives for continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Encourage adoption of new techniques and focus on fact based problem solving
• Promote cross training and skills development of employees to enhance work force flexibility.
• Manage spending within established budget with a focus on reducing costs by efficient labor use, achieving maximum product yield, maintaining efficient material usage while incurring minimum operating expenses. The incumbent is expected to recommend/implement changes which will improve upon these items.
• Display superior leadership, management and problem solving skills as well as outstanding communications, training, motivational and employee development skills.
• Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills including the ability to build business relationships, provide recognition, and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.
• Oversees physical maintenance of all site property, including grounds. Promptly advises and coordinates with Plant Engineering Manager any maintenance issues
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the Plant Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a cross functional leader and serve as the interim Operations Manager in time of absences.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field
• 6-8 years' experience in a high production manufacturing environment with 3 years of managerial experience
• Demonstrated high energy level and ability to lead and motivate others to action
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities that produces results through strong execution
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
NATURE & SCOPE
The Operations Shift Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager. The Operations Shift Manager directly supervises Team Leaders on an off shift and indirectly supervises 60 (+/-) shop hourly employees (headcount fluctuation due to seasonality). This role has significant interaction with all levels within production and partners with Environmental, Health, and Safety, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Quality departments. This is a top promotable position with eligibility to grow into Plant Leadership roles.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may require additional weekday and weekend hours during busy periods in order to adequately support production requirements and company initiatives. Travel up to 10% of the time up to and including domestic and international travel.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, and hear. The employee must be able to occasionally lift/push/pull objects that are 30 pounds or heavier.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low in the office environment. However, Eye protection and hearing protection must be worn at all times when on the shop floor. Safety shoes will be required when working in a manufacturing capacity on the shop floor. Good plant safety practices will be required. There may be occasional exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or chemicals.
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