Operations Manager

Principle Accountabilities

- Strengthening the company culture through employee accountability of daily and monthly metrics.

- Responsible for adhering to Graphite quality standards and productivity/WIP objectives.

- Responsible for ensuring safe workplace conditions within established safety policies and procedures.

- Responsible for maintaining operation within cost and budget restrictions and ensure continuous improvements.

- Assist the VP Operations to plan, organize and direct the manufacturing facility and act on their behalf in their absence.

- Plan and schedule manpower requirements to meet labor objectives.

- Handle employee issues (either formal or informal) to promote good employee relations and equitable solutions for the Company.

- Select, develop and motivate a competent supervisory staff to assure a safe, efficient, cost-effective production operation.

Job Knowledge/Skills And Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; 5-7 years manufacturing leadership experience incorporating continuous improvement/lean manufacturing preferred.

- Experience making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.

- Possesses strong process and financial acumen.

- Grows and mentors talent.

- Possesses strong change management skills.

Key Challenges

Major interactions include: Union committee on communications and grievances; Human Resources Department for (union contract or employee handbook interpretations, grievances) personnel problems, disciplinary actions; receives operating cost analysis from the Plant Controller; Lean Manager to further the concepts of Lean manufacturing; Purchasing Department in testing of new materials; vendors regarding the usage of their products; and customers reviewing the plant operations; Quality Manager to ensure adherence to AGM quality standards and/or specification. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the timely, safe and cost-effective production of graphite products to meet sales requirements. This position requires a broad background and understanding of the manufacturing process, plus the supervisory skills necessary to direct a work force of salaried and hourly employees.

Amsted Rail Company is an equal opportunity employer. Amsted Rail Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amsted Rail complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Education

Preferred

- Bachelors or better in Business Economics

- Bachelors or better in Business Administration

- Bachelors or better in Engineering

Behaviors

Preferred

- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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