Operations Manager

CLOSE DATE: May 8th, 2024

At MDI, people with and without disabilities work side-by-side to foster an inclusive culture to meet customer needs. Our diverse and inclusive workplace results in dedicated employees and repeat customers. Our ideal candidate will have a desire to be part of our Mission and purpose!

Join our Cohasset Operations team and be part of a socially responsible organization that believes in your potential. We are dedicated to your success! MDI offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits including a generous paid time off policy, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) with employer discretionary match
• And more additional voluntary benefits!

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for ensuring effective and profitable manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

Establishes Operations processes, procedures, and controls within assigned facility to achieve company’s objectives related to quality, efficiency, profitability, and customer and employee satisfaction.

Capable of performing all essential functions of Production Supervisor.

Partners effectively with other departments to achieve goals.

Responsible to oversee one of the following organization-wide areas, as directed: Engineering, Quality Control & Compliance, Maintenance or Safety.

Works independently, efficiently manage time, and use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Provide leadership, supervision, and development opportunities to direct reports.

Leads continuous improvement programs based upon Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Identifies and recommends Capital Projects with ROI calculations.

Monitors budget and costs to ensure financial performance indicators are achieved.

Employ effective, respectful and persuasive spoken and written communication skills.

Ensure compliance with work instructions and/or Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.

Ensure adherence to all current company policies.

Ensures effective staffing, wage, and performance decisions.

Ensure effective employee relations.

Maintain highest levels of ethics and confidentiality.

Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others including wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Functions effectively in a fast paced, diverse, team environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associates degree in business or related subjects, or equivalent experience.

Five or more years related experience.

Ability to operate basic computer equipment and peripherals as well as company standard software.

Able to effectively perform all basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.)

Ability to effectively read and interpret industry specific documentation.

Advanced knowledge of all manufacturing equipment.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Satisfactory completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check.

Verified eligibility for employment in the United States.

Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Environment and Physical Demands:

A traditional work week (M-F) with MDI core hours. Work during Non-traditional hours periodically required.

Basic vision is required.

Continuously works in a typical factory environment (high noise levels, machinery, conveyors, dust, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations.)

Occasionally works in a typical office setting which includes;

Continuously sit, use of computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard, standard telephone, hearing and talking.

Occasionally lift, reach, rotate hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other:

Some travel within the state, limited outside of state.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Varies by location

Disclosure - we are not considering recruiting agencies at this time.