Title:  Senior Manager, Operations Management- Deputy Director

Job Title: Senior Manager, Operations Management- Deputy Director

Job Code: 23930

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10 Work Schedule: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations and at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor and is responsible for managing two or more of the following activities related to operations: manufacturing, production planning, manufacturing engineering, test, quality, or shipping/receiving/stores. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. 

Essential Functions:

• Lead a team of 4-6 direct reports responsible for casting operations and final assembly of multiple regular production programs as well as emerging product lines.  
• Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, EHS, and continuous improvement commitments.
• Develop a world-class operations team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity and excellence
• Drive employee engagement through:
  • Leader of standard work
  • Factory Gemba walk process
  • Quality improvements and zero-defect strategies
  • Comprehensive, proactive safety initiatives
  • 5S+1
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational and talent development.
• Lead the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies.
• Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements.
• Effectively manage behavior, performance, and key deliverables across a matrix organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related Operations experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related Operations experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related Operations experience.
• 10 years' experience in an Operations function leadership role with in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing methods, lean methodology, production planning, quality management systems.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience implementing a metric driven approach across all Operations functions.
• Ability to identify performance issues and implement the necessary changes in a timely and effective manner.

• Working knowledge and experience in manufacturing labor standards (hours-per-unit) establishment and analysis.

• Ability to build stable, effective teams and create followership.