
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Selmet
- Albany, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
Manages overall operations for multiple manufacturing departments and is responsible for the effective and successful management of a safety-first culture, quality control, labor, and productivity. Ensures safe and efficient operations under the daily priorities of Safety, Quality, Throughput, and Cost.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead a zero-injury culture through continuous improvement and employee engagement.
- Maintain daily contacts and teamwork to foster trust and ultimately, a larger group of active problem-solvers.
- Design and implement plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing targets to achieve through-put, and cost objectives
- Supervise the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a manufacturing process is within budget and on time.
- Oversee the hiring, orienting, and training of technical production employees to ensure a competent workforce
- Conduct studies and research to discover a more effective approach to production
- Ensure operations comply with health and safety standards
- Schedule the maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations
- Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing challenges or problems
- Participate in Quality based functions to support Root Cause Corrective Action
- Conduct assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency
- Monitor and control the production process to ensure compliance to Process Control requirements and documenting of changes through a robust Process Change Committee.
- Review and develop personnel performance to prepare individuals for promotion.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by senior leadership
- Lean and/or continuous improvement knowledge required.
- Pull production methodologies.
- Proficient computer skills and experience with applications such as the Microsoft Suite.
- Managing team and individual performance and providing effective feedback.
- Coaching team members to encourage individual problem-solving.
- Work on well-scoped projects from beginning to end.
- Convey concise written and verbal communication.
- Lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, or Engineering preferred.
- Casting experience preferred
- 5 years of related manufacturing experience is required
- A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is required
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
- Safety glasses and safety shoes required in most areas of the plant.
- Day shift; Monday-Friday
- Salaried position
This is a full time position