Operations Manager

Job description

This position is responsible for the achievement of plant goals through supervision of personnel, completion of administrative duties, and communication with the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates work schedules and manpower needs.

2. Works with team to complete assigned tasks.

3. Ensures the completion and quality of all tasks as established within the language of the work schedules.

4. Communicates and reviews disciplinary practices to supervisors to ensure consistency.

5. Orders supplies and manages the location’s inventory reports.

6. Responsible for interfacing with the customer to maintain proper production.

7. Communicates with subordinates regarding safety, operations and human resources.

8. Contributes to the plant cost reduction effort by instructing subordinates in the most efficient use of production machines and materials.

9. Completes all annual reviews of associates who are direct and/or indirect reports, as applicable.

10. Completes administrative tasks such as documenting attendance, customer requests, and status reports.

11. Follows OSHA (CCOHS – Canada) guidelines and MPW safety standards.

12. Performs other duties as directed.

Required Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering and/or equivalent experience.

2. 3-5 years’ experience managing and scheduling employees to perform cleaning and quality assurance measures as related to a high-volume paint department or other labor-intensive industrial cleaning.

3. Prior experience in automotive, industrial, and maintenance setting required.

4. Knowledge of paint systems, preferred.

5. Must possess ability to schedule and motivate manpower to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.

6. Professional oral and written interpersonal communication.

7. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolutions skills.