Manager, Operations

Leviton - Lebanon, TN

Full-time

Lebanon, TN

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

This position is responsible for providing leadership and expertise in Manufacturing, Quality, warehouse and Facility management. Oversee the day-to-day operations ensuring that all facility objectives, Policies and guidelines are met. This position works under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering, Sourcing, Planning, Customer Service, and Quality Groups to ensure we are meeting customer requirements and weekly schedules
• Ensure that established policies and procedures are being used and continuous improvement to the Production Operation is ongoing
• Prepare cost and budget estimates and subsequently assist the VP/Dir Operations in the development, implementation and management of the budget
• Measure, meet and improve upon company objectives for OTD, Line Fill, inventory turns
• Develop performance standards and production layouts for product flow through specific operations, prioritizing improvement opportunities
• Maintain close surveillance and control over plant operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, observations, and personal contact
• Collaborate with the appropriate groups to constantly improve efficiency and reduce the lead times for the assembly and delivery of parts through processes and procedures
• Motivate all plant employees, encouraging optimum productivity, develop, train, assist, and advise supervisors and administer company policies and procedures knowledgeably
• Encourage open employee communication
• Ensure the quality of all products being manufactured in their respective areas are being met
• Develop and maintain a supervisory staff that takes responsibility for the quality of performance
• Determine manpower requirements based on an understanding of goals and objectives, interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Direct the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness
• Continually upgrade, direct, comply with, and enforce Company safety programs and policies
• Review and recommend changes to systems, policies, and procedures needed to enhance the mission of the organization
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or Engineering required
• Minimum ten years experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Prior Operations daily management, process development, and organizational development experience required
• Working knowledge of operation plants that support the business unit required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Lean operations environment preferred
• Experience managing multiple departments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off