Operations Manager at Jones Metal Inc

Mankato, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

116000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Innovative Solutions, ERP Systems, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Knowledge, Coaching, Budgeting, Quality Assurance, Production Management, Team Collaboration, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Description Reports To: President Status: Exempt Department: Operations SUMMARY: The Operations Manager oversees all operations related to the processing of product by implementing policies and procedures that guide plant operations’ safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Reporting directly to the company President and is a member of the Leadership Team, the Operations Manager collaborates with multi-functional teams, including finance, engineering, quality assurance, and human resources. Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees production supervisors, facility management, maintenance, and scheduling ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Leads, manages, and holds operations personnel accountable to company goals and values. Meets and exceeds targets for operational efficiency, and product quality. Provides direction and leadership for all aspects of multiple operations in manufacturing including, but not limited to: operations planning, budgeting, continual improvement, quality process, production cost management, and flow. Coaches, councils, plans and trains operations employees to improve individual skills. Develops and implements operations strategies that improve execution. Plans and executes organizational and physical changes needed to ensure success. Drives initiatives in the Jones Metal, Inc. management team that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Collaborates with leaders across the organization participating in qualifying potential business, operational review of proposals, continual improvement, communicating on current production performance trends, strategic planning, and budgeting. Leads and assists with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable and cost-effective manner. Drives collaboration between departments and ensures that best practices are implemented and shared throughout the company. Utilizes ERP system to analyze and report actual vs. estimate performance and to recommend benchmarks and metrics for measuring and improving operations in support of company goals and customer expectations. Supervises colleagues in a manner that maintains morale, skills proficiency and productivity. Managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget. Critical Skills & Competencies: The skills and competencies listed below are representative of what it takes to be an effective operations manager. A positive leader with strong interpersonal relationship skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead conversations and interactive dialog on difficult topics keeping it productive and respectful Use analytical skills to problem solve and provide innovative solutions, results oriented Experienced in the use and maintenance of company ERP systems Six sigma/Lean experience, green belt preferred A strong working knowledge of all functional areas of manufacturing (finance, sales, engineering, quality) EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 7+ year of production manufacturing experience, job shop experience preferred BS degree in manufacturing or management required Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is subject to change as the needs of Jones Metal Products, Inc. and the requirements of the job change. Salary Range: $90,000-$116,000

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager oversees all operations related to product processing, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. They lead and manage operations personnel to meet company goals and collaborate with multi-functional teams.