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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in achieving production excellence. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance productivity, establish key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager will promote a strong safety culture, monitor production processes, and proactively address challenges to meet operational goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage a staff of supervisors to ensure timely production and to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and quality.
- Develop and implement methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.
- Plan and execute strategies that support production objectives through leadership of cross-functional teams.
- Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training skills, and appropriate use of teams to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Monitor production, anticipate and solve problems on time, and identify opportunities for improvement to meet production goals.
- Establish and maintain KPI’s to measure plant performance.
- Identify and lead projects and kaizen events supporting continuous improvement of the value stream.
- Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Communicate daily with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
- Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
- Recommend and implement improvements to production capability, tooling, and machine replacement through CapEx projects.
- Coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs by working with Sales/Marketing.
- Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
- Set productivity and project goals for each manufacturing supervisor.
- Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
- Ensure staffing levels are maintained based on workload.
- Oversee the Production Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure that implementation dates are met.
- Work closely with the Shipping team to make sure there is communication as to when the product will be ready, to ensure we are shipping promptly.
- Conduct daily meetings with the production supervisors, scheduling, and warehouse to make sure everyone agrees with the daily plan.
- Drive cost reduction/continuous improvement projects.
- Direct training as needed for the team regarding policies, procedures, product, etc.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 -5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system is required.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Managerial ability
- Lean Principles
- Six Sigma
- Coaching skills
- Problem solving and analysis
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Springfield, MN
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 to $110,000 annually, including bonus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Career Advancement Program, training and development
- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
About the Company
- MAT Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history, providing employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries.
- Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, the company has over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
- Their products are found in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains, used in vehicles, trailers, and heavy-duty machinery.
- MAT maintains consistent expertise across the entire supply chain, excelling in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, distribution, marketing, design, and customer service.
Equal Opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.