Sr. Operations Manager

Sr. Operations Manager
Jupiter Coil Coating
Fairland, Indiana
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Job Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the high-quality finished product, quick response, and cycle times, as well as the constant improvement of manufacturing efficiencies. In addition, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with all state and federal laws. The Senior Operations Supervisor will maintain plant manufacturing programs, continuous improvement in the quality of our products, and direct and drive all company continuous improvement efforts. Must have the ability to provide technical support (coil coating industry) and create standard operating procedures for running coil coating paint lines. Excellent ability to identify and resolve process and product problems leading to smooth production.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:
1. Provide leadership and direction to a team of employees on the plant floor.
2. Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
4. Facilitate the onboarding and training of new employees, providing guidance, support, and technical instruction to ensure their successful integration into the team and their ability to contribute to the production process effectively.
5. Develop and implement innovative strategies to improve processes.
6. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and promote a culture of safety within the team.
7. Maximizes yield (product to raw material ratios)
8. Utilize production planning methods to maximize profitability while maintaining a satisfied customer base-this includes forecasting demand, reviewing inventory, determining, and selecting the best options for production, monitoring and controlling processes, and assessing and evaluating performance.
9. Collaborate with shift supervisors to address operational challenges and implement process improvements.
10. Coordinates with the quality department to ensure quality standards, processes, and procedures are adhered to.
11. Manage inventory levels, to minimize excess inventory.
12. Other duties .

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the coil industry.

2. Knowledge of the coil coating process including metal substrates, metal cleaning, preparation, and application of coil coating products is preferred.

3. Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification is preferred.

4. Must be self-motivated, self-starting, and disciplined.

5. Must possess excellent communication skills; oral/written.

6. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, self-starter with strong influencing skills.

7. Personal and professional integrity are highly valued and expected.

8. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Critical Competencies:
1. Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate a team, provide clear direction, and resolve conflicts effectively.
2. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and instructions to crew members.
3. Technical Agility: The ability to quickly understand and operate various types of production equipment, troubleshoot common issues, and make rapid informed decisions to maintain production flow.
4. Training and Development : Skill in coaching and mentoring employees to enhance their technical skills and job performance.
5. Thoroughness : The ability to ensure that one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
6. Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify and address operational issues, troubleshoot technical problems, and implement solutions.
7. Judgement and Decision Making: The ability to analyze situations, weigh alternatives, and make sound, timely decisions based on available information and considering the impact on safety, quality, and productivity.
8. Resilience: The capacity to effectively cope with pressure, setbacks, and challenging situations while maintaining an elevated level of performance and professionalism.
9. Safety Consciousness: Commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
10. Onboarding and Training : The ability to effectively onboard and train new employees, providing them with instruction and guidance.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation. Must be able to operate and use all necessary equipment. Must be able to climb ladders and move items that can weigh up to 50 pounds.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.