Operations Manager

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With 13 locations in three countries, 800+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.

Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Sanlo, Inc. - Michigan City, Indiana

Department: Rope & Assemblies Division, Production

Reports to: Division President

General Purpose of the Position:

The Operations Manager is responsible for all manufacturing and related operations at the facility, including direct management of production, quality, planning and scheduling, and maintenance; in addition, the position also provides on-site support for quality, safety, shipping, and purchasing. The Operations Manager drives the growth of production, revenue and the quality of the goods produced in the facility, while maintaining compliance with Company standards and regulatory requirements. Responsible for driving continuous improvement in workforce performance and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Understand, comply, and enforce all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

- Oversee all activities directly related to the manufacture and supply of goods.

- Review manufacturing schedules and orders to ensure that schedules are being achieved.

- Verify that procedures are followed to ensure efficient labor utilization.

- Ensure that scrap is kept to a minimum, monitor scrap levels through reports and take necessary steps when levels are high.

- Provide input for new product development, evaluate results of initial trial and production runs, and ensure that best practices are implemented.

- Manage staff levels to meet the requirements of the facility.

- Work with HR on recruitment, hiring, terminations, and performance management.

- Lead and mentor department managers and supervisors to achieve targets.

- Directly supervise maintenance department and various other ancillary service positions.

- Train, coach, and evaluate team performance, addressing performance issues promptly and professionally.

- Interact with suppliers and customers on a variety of issues including quality, delivery and corrective actions.

- Manage morale in the facility by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic.

- Enhance and develop policies and procedures to meet the goals of the facility.

- Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures.

- As required, visit customer locations to become familiar with their process needs.

- Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

- Develop and present plans for capital projects including building maintenance and manufacturing equipment.

- Develop and present annual budgets for the facility and work with staff to make sure everyone understands their role in achieving or exceeding the yearly budgets.

- Enhance the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and fully exploring new product opportunities when presented.

- Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the Company in a positive manner.

- Ensure the facility is kept clean and organized and provides a safe working environment.

- Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

- Post secondary diploma or degree in a business technical field preferred.

- Three or more years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership abilities.

- Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of preferred education requirement.

- Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.

- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

- Strong knowledge of employment legislation.

- Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

- Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft D365 a plus

- Clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures and other operational issues faced by the organization.

- Effective attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

- High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.

- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills.

- Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills.

Competencies:

- Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)

- Customer focus

- Quality orientation

- Interpersonal skills

- Time Management

- Adaptability/Flexibility

- Creative and innovative thinking

- Decision making and judgement

- Planning and organizing

- Problem solving

- Result focus

- Accountability and dependability

- Ethics and integrity

- Mediating and negotiating

- Leadership

- Staff management

- Coaching and mentoring

- Enforcing laws, rules and regulations

- Mathematical reasoning

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

- Ability to attend and conduct meetings.

- Frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

- Travel may be required

- Overtime may be required

- Wear protective or safety equipment

- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Life insurance

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Paid time off

- Employee assistance program

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

Shift: 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate

based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,

veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics

protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.