**_What’s the job?_** The Operations Manager oversees all production and maintenance functions to ensure efficient and profitable manufacturing operations. Direct responsibilities include managing both the operations process, embracing design, planning, control, performance improvement, and operations strategy. Will prepare and control departmental budgets, provide leadership in safety, 5S, housekeeping, quality and improving cost reduction. Contributes to the accuracy and effectiveness of the planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements. This position will also help develop floor supervision, promote positive labor relations and provide communication feedback to all levels of the organization. The position will report to and work closely with the Plant Manager in strategic and capital expenditures planning. Directs the manufacturing activities of all products including machines, spare parts, buildings & grounds and repair activities to meet customer schedule commitments within quality and cost objectives. Measurement of success includes the measurement of employee safety, world-class quality, meantime between failure reliability, direct labor productivity, shipment on-time performance, direct labor productivity, and leading edge product efficiencies. + Achieve organizational goals, both Pillar and “Must-Win-Battles” through efficient and strategic use of resources and capacities. + Responsible for the efficiency of the entire operation to include the production lines, maintenance and facilities. + Maintains continuous dialogue and communication with the Plant Manager as needed to keep him apprised of the status of safety, quality, production, schedules, loads, problems and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance the overall operations of the company manufacturing operations. + Maintains open, candid and continuous communications with personnel from all functions to ensure that essential information is disseminated to insure accomplishment of critical business objectives and customer satisfaction. + Manage, direct, plan and coordinate (through Manufacturing Superintendents and Supervisors) all production and maintenance activities in order to meet plant objectives, annual Profit Plan and monthly forecast. + Determine effect of production load changes on plant operations. Take action(s) to adjust capacities (labor and/or equipment) to meet new production requirements. + Review plant-operating practices ensuring that safety, quality and production standards are maintained/enhanced. + Assure appropriate working climate by maintaining proper discipline, morale and employee relations. + Participate in planning and/or decision making in matters concerning financial and operational problems, inventory control, plant policy, Facility/Maintenance issues and staffing. + Support the identification, development, and drive implementation of WCM, new manufacturing methods, equipment, material planning, quality improvement, and Lean and Six Sigma methods. + Ensure adherence to all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures. + Perform other duties as assigned. - **_What do you bring?_** + Bachelor’s degree preferred. + Five or more years manufacturing experience in a management capacity. + Strong working knowledge of product structure, manufacturing processes as well as quality standards and modern manufacturing technologies and techniques, TPM, (autonomous maintenance, professional maintenance and early equipment management), quality and process control including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, standardized work and other Lean principles. + Proficiency in Six Sigma, TPM and Lean Manufacturing concepts - WCM. + Strong written and oral communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. - **Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world!** **_Why work for us?_** At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) . Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “ **Making the World a Better Home** ”. **_What are our perks?_** We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to: + Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental + Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program + Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) + Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career + Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends + Employee Recognition Programs + PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace + LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.