• Monitors production orders or schedules to ensure product(s) are manufactured and scheduled delivery dates are met in order to plan department operations.


• Develops and monitors plant's operational budget.


• Prepares operational schedule and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.


• Plans production operations, establishes priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.


• Previews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.


• Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as employee relations, problem solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling, disciplinary action, terminations, equipment problems, etc.


• Works closely with plant in the areas of safety and quality.


• Ensures programs are maintained, the plant is in compliance with the standards, and the appropriate training is effectively given to all employees.


• Provides assistance to employees and supervisors in solving work-related problems.  Evaluates the issue and meets with supervisors and human resources to determine the most effective remediation technique.


• Develops and revises standard operational and working practices and observes employees to ensure compliance.


• Evaluates processes and leads department in implementing improvements in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field


• Eight or more years of operations management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred


• Experience leading Lean/Continuous Improvement events