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The Operations Manager is responsible for managing and implementing all Engineering, Quality Systems, Customer Service, Tooling and Production operations and shop activities at our site in Orange, Connecticut. The Operations Manager is responsible for mentoring and coaching personnel, direct supervision of select departments, and coordinating the activities to achieve site objectives. Working in conjunction with cross functional site partners, the Operations Manager ensures on-time delivery of high quality products, that are produced in a safe and efficient manner while maximizing capacity with minimum cost.

The Operations Manager position is responsible for supervising, coaching and developing all direct reports in the manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This position requires strong leadership and people skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts and translate to effectively mentor employees and achieve location KPIs. The position will be responsible for hiring, performance management, and documentation of all assigned employees. This position also requires the ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of professionals and cultures within and outside of the company.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for helping to define and improving the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics including proactive safety indicators, quality escapes, on time delivery, and cost savings.

Lead systematic cost improvement and state-of-the-art operations and systems consistent with Manufacturing 4.0, which will include site capacity and technology evaluations, building re-design and/or expansions on-site and remotely, and WCM Methodologies.

Works with managers on a daily basis and interfaces with such teams to meet customer needs and priorities. Responsible for interviewing, and assists hiring.

Responsible for performance management, team member development as well as continual learning for assigned team. Monitors individual performance levels, and writes and conducts employee performance evaluations. Responsible for coordinating staff availability.

Works independently and holds employees accountable for following procedures and achieving results. Ensures equipment is kept in safe working condition. Enforces all safety procedures and policies. Responsible monitor output, productivity, waste, downtime, and business process effectiveness. On a daily basis, researches, reconciles and dispositions gaps between targets and actual results.

Audits areas to ensure processes and procedures are being followed in safety, cleanliness, process and methodologies. Implements concepts, techniques and processes, providing continuous performance improvement. Upholds the highest standard of excellence. All other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.