Atlas Roofing Shingle and Underlayment is seeking an Operations Manager for the Ardmore, OK manufacturing facility.

OPERATIONS MANAGER EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of ten years manufacturing experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in the fields of production, shipping, quality, purchasing, maintenance, engineering, safety.
• Experience with database systems and/or ERP software systems.
• Shingle manufacturing experience preferred.

OPERATIONS MANAGER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Display a strong application of proficiency with production, quality, shipping, purchasing, mechanical and electrical systems
• Display a strong aptitude for data analytics
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• High level of computer proficiency: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and a problem solver.

OPERATIONS MANAGER EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA certification is preferred.

• Principal manager of the production department.
• Manage direct reports of the following functions: production supervisors, shipping manager, quality manager, and purchasing manager.
• Drive reliability improvement and continuously initiate & implement improvements to the manufacturing processes in support of improved KPIs (e.g., waste, unplanned downtime, process capability, schedule adherence).
• Continually develop skills and knowledge of direct reports to broaden skill levels.
• Verify that all policies and procedures are followed.
• Create and sustain manufacturing and management processes through effective performance management and process efficiency evaluation.
• Determine priorities for equipment and plant maintenance downs for scheduling.
• Ensure that customer orders are delivered within specifications and as scheduled.
• Ensure that the process and products comply with all the necessary specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Ensure direct reports investigate and troubleshoot all related returns (internal and external) and customer complaints; takes appropriate action to fix and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of production operational manuals.
• Investigate internal and external failures, in conjunction with other key personnel, and make necessary adjustments or take appropriate action to correct.
• Maintain and revise the acceptable inventory levels of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods to minimize the operational cost that best suits the demands of production scheduling.
• Maintain documentation, track, and take corrective action when product performance issues occur.
• Operate with an intense sense of urgency around daily execution of production fundamentals including safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Prepare long and short-term plans for design, construction and alteration of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Develop and monitor production processes, process improvements, new concept development, and new equipment additions or replacements.
• 10% travel to other Atlas’ facilities as required.