National Operations Manager

The Bay Family Of Companies - Green Bay, WI

Full-time - Manager

Green Bay, WI

501-1,000 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

This position leads the overall production and distribution team for The Bay Family of Companies' Metal Building Insulation divisions. The role acts as a liaison between MBI Divisions, MBI Sales, and the corporate team to ensure efficient operations, high-quality performance, and a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage divisions with a safety-first focus and a preventative mindset.
• Directly manage the Regional Operations Managers team and support areas.
• Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day functions at the MBI plant divisions.
• Facilitate safety, quality, and production improvements.
• Determine operational metrics/standards and lead efforts for divisions to achieve these.
• Develop and mentor direct reports.
• Review performance of divisions with reports to address issues and recognize outstanding performance.
• Partner with corporate office management as needed.
• Determine manufacturing, warehouse, and delivery best practices.
• Monitor training, development, and succession plans.
• Participate in strategic and capital improvement planning for plants.
• Travel to plants to assist with management functions, including vacations, hiring and training managers, performing safety and inventory audits, and investigating building leases.
• Direct office/warehouse moves and updates as needed.
• Work across locations to standardize operations and optimize best practices.
• Collaborate with the sales force to solve customer complaints and concerns.
• Report plant performance data and information back to the divisions on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Direct operations from long distances when required.
• Perform all other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements

• 10 years of managerial experience with multi-location manufacturing/distribution environments, preferred.
• Degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills to develop, mentor, motivate, empower, and hold others accountable.
• Strong passion for safety.
• Ability to develop, focus on, and execute strategic plans.
• Ability to use abstract thinking to drive improvements and problem solve.
• Ability to listen and respond to others using good judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid computer skills in Word, Excel, and other software.
• Ability to travel to U.S. and Canada locations as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Free Health Assessments
• Wellness program in conjunction with Medical Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Tuition and company discounts
• Employee referral bonuses