We seek an Operations Manager based out of our office at 1624 Meijer Drive, Troy, MI 48084.
Job duties: Achieve set objectives tied to revenue, operating income, efficiencies and create recognition opportunities for the team. Manage all activities related to Plant Operations and maintain effective working relationships with other departments to establish a unified approach to Production Operations. Liaise with the quality/engineering departments to ensure product quality and specifications are consistent. Drive operational efficiencies, labor/scheduling productivity and assist with the management of costs, inventory, scrap and overall product quality to ensure production and warehousing operate at peak efficiency while exceeding operational KPIs with customer satisfaction being the primary goal. Ensure manufacturing/warehouse operates within budget and time schedule. Ensure equipment, tools, and machinery are regularly inspected and maintained or documented for Maintenance Engineering. Design and implement plans for the effective use of material and labor resources to achieve manufacturing targets. Overall oversight for hiring, orientation and training of technical warehouse and production employees to ensure a competent workforce. Oversee the regulation of work shifts to ensure proper distribution of workload and to achieve revenue results. Meet regularly with warehouse and production leads to review, analyze and develop actionable plans for productivity/production order variance and loss prevention. Develop warehouse and production operations systems by determining product handling/storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes shipping. Work with Industrial Engineering as appropriate for lean execution results. Analyze and provide solutions to warehouse and manufacturing challenges or problems. Conduct operational audits to ensure a high level of execution and compliance. Develop strategies to utilize SAP in the most effective way for Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Indirect Material Procurement and Preventative Maintenance. Establish Goals and objectives for Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and Individual contributors within the Production, Warehouse, Indirect Purchasing, and Facilities teams. Provide Direct reports with tools, coaching, training, and mentoring needed to accomplish goals and objectives. Organize training programs to enhance personnel job skills and knowledge to support development and growth. Supports the effective implementation of comprehensive safety plan in manufacturing and warehouse to ensure operations are in compliance with health and safety standards and complying with legal regulations. Assist with the coordination of construction projects, remodels, and other special projects as it relates to facilities management. Inspect facilities periodically to determine areas of concern/risk and help determine necessary cost-effective maintenance. Perform or delegate property and building maintenance or other related facilities projects. Monitor and lead activities as it relates to master data management to improve overall accuracy of data and improve the material flow process. Development of indirect purchasing strategies while balancing the demands of value and cost efficiency with the needs of the business.
