Manufacturing Operations Manager - Standex Electronics : Job Details

Standex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges, and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components. These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation – improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate.

The Amran Instrument Transformers and Nayaran Powertech business design and manufacture low voltage and medium voltage instrument transformers for products focused on the electrical grid, smart grid technology, data centers, and renewable energy systems.

Amran is hiring a Manufacturing Operations Manager, a technical leader with strong operations experience who will oversee operations, ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff.

What You'll Do

• Establish and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring product quality and financial goals are achieved.
• Oversees and participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.
• Oversees schedules and assignments for the plant.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Promote a positive working environment with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Promote continuous improvement activity including search for new equipment that will enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Consistently operates in a collaborative manner.
• Applies emotional intelligence in day-to-day work and change management.
• Establishes objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of manufacturing activities.
• Estimates risks and applies risk mitigation techniques.
• Selects develops and evaluates employees to ensure the efficient operation of the plant.
• Support new product introduction, drive throughput and efficiency improvements, and materials cost reductions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least 8 years of experience in industrial management.
• Ability to work onsite fulltime.
• Proficient skills with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication and team-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage a cross functional team towards a desired outcome.
• Change management skills to include the practical implementation of lean manufacturing.