Operations Manager
- Chatfield, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- SAFETY
- Lead efforts to ensure a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating risks.
- Ensure full compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Conduct regular toolbox talks (minimum weekly).
- PRODUCTION
- Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with the production schedule.
- Manage resources and personnel to meet production goals and customer requirements.
- Communicate pre-shift forecasts and post-shift performance to leadership.
- PERFORMANCE
- Monitor and maximize operational efficiency using the earned ratio and other KPIs.
- Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
- Address and escalate performance issues promptly.
- TRAINING
- Support employee cross-training to build a versatile workforce.
- Track and manage the training progress of production personnel.
- FACILITY & EQUIPMENT
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and document any non-compliances, then act accordingly.
- Ensure timely repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
- COMMUNICATION
- Lead daily toolbox talks and post hourly performance metrics.
- Clearly communicate expectations and provide real-time feedback to employees.
- Share daily performance summaries with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and HR as needed.
- LEADERSHIP
- Enforce company policies and standards on the production floor.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture.
- Conduct employee reviews and develop individualized plans for growth and improvement.
- Maintain accurate records on employee performance, production, and machinery data.
- KEY TASKS & DUTIES
- Ensure employee safety and reduce operational risks.
- Plan, assign, and schedule staff based on production needs.
- Evaluate material non-compliance; drive root cause and corrective actions.
- Communicate OT requirements and proactively resolve production-related issues.
- Audit safety, quality, productivity, and material flow frequently.
- Verify employee clocking records and attendance each shift.
- Keep leadership informed with updated metrics, performance summaries, and staffing needs.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading/supervising teams - sheet metal fabrication/machining.
- Comfortable with administering rules and policies.
- Desire to provide timely, fair, and accurate feedback to employees and leadership
- Ability to solve problems to improve performance
- Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes with mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Applications
- Ability to analyze data to drive root cause corrective action and employee feedback.
- Driven individual who is personable and a team player.