Operations Manager

at  Westfall Technik

Westfall Technik is a global holding company that provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to healthcare, consumer package goods, and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production, and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS Engineering degree with a minimum of 4 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Injection molding experience required
• CPG Manufacturing preferred
• Experience in engineering project management and/or supply chain forecasting, inventory, and procurement experience.
• A proven track record of cost reduction and work simplification using lean and six sigma tools
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus
• Solid understanding of lean tools, lean certification desired

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will oversee the daily activities of the plant production operations. Analyzes production metrics and makes recommendations for improvements and solutions to issues that are identified. Ensures safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements. Ensures that project/production milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive processes knowledge of various departments within production and project management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and support staff to ensure they have the tools to meet OTD target results and provide proper communication regarding business performance metrics on daily basis.
• Support General Manager with systems and tools implementation that supports Westfall stated metrics, goals, and strategic objectives. Keep the team focused on performance that allows meeting and/or exceeding the EBITDA goals.
• Support Safety Program and develop zero accident culture in the business such that our employees are empowered to positively affect safety plant-wide. Support activities for continuous improvement and training.
• Manage all aspects of the facility to meet or exceed customer requirements, in alignment with Westfall’s environmental goals and strategies and compliance with all applicable agency regulations.
• Facilitate communication throughout the plant to make sure that all areas are working together toward a common goal and have timely information as to current performance.
• Develop and maintain a culture that recognizes employee contributions and encourages participation in improving the performance and success of the company.
• Lead and participate in projects related to IQMS enhancing the functionality and productivity
• Provide continuous improvement leadership by championing, supporting, and participating in lean and Kaizen events.
• Participate in Customer visits and audits, completion of surveys, etc. in support of sales and growth efforts.
• Provides leadership and manages/develops the manufacturing organization/operations through effective coaching and supervision to meet business operating metrics.
• Develops facility requirement forecasts.
• Provides strategic/operational direction/plans, monthly business reporting on operation results, and quality on a timely basis
• Other duties as assigned