Operations Manager

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Description

Steffes Core Values

Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.

Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.

Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.

Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.

Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.

Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the application of company policies to plant manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for establishing and executing production schedules and personnel needs based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
• Responsible for implementation and adherence to production standards and safety programs. Participates in process research and development programs.
• Controls quality, cost of production, warehousing, receiving, and shipping of raw materials through appropriate subordinates.
• Leads Continuous Improvement in production.
• Oversees the regular and daily maintenance of building, equipment, plant security, and protection. Leads Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Reviews and approves recommendations of subordinates in matters of personnel, pay rate changes, continuing education, etc.
• Represents the company in the community and promotes the company's goodwill and interest in the community, as applicable.
• Responsible for maintenance of inventory accuracy through cycle count completion and scrap tracking.
• Assures production process discipline through use of day-by-the-hour boards, level build schedules, and conformance to standard work procedures.
• Confers with management on an ongoing basis and communicates organizational goals and objectives to subordinates.
• Responsible for forecasting plant expenditures for fixed asset additions, pay rate increases, etc. for operating budget requirements.
• Communicates with employees regarding performance on a regular basis.
• Assures all employee evaluations are completed on time.
• Assures safety training for employees is completed prior to operation of any equipment.
• Participates and leads activities such as capacity planning (plant and yard), product flow, new product introduction, plant layout projects, and managing inventory levels.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Support and help develop their team with professional development short and long term goals.
• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by: Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
• Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
• Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
• Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related discipline
• API welding requirement knowledge and experience desired
• ASME pressure vessel fabrication knowledge and experience desired
• Minimum of 10-15 years total manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in general management, plant, or business unit management in a manufacturing company with leadership experience in Management/Production
• Proven P&L performance in delivering profitability, investment return, and customer satisfaction in leading a business unit/company
• Successful supervision experience with manufacturing products to ISO 9001/API Q1 requirements
• Proven, hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing practices
• Lean Bronze certification desired
• Proven computer skills: Microsoft word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
• OR -
• An acceptable combination of education and experience.
  
  

Functional And Cognitive Requirements Of The Position

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.