Operations Manager - EBCO : Job Details

About the Company

Ebco is a world class supplier of engineered rubber products for industrial applications. We specialize in repeating sales to Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries. Today, we have one of the most comprehensive catalogs of engineered isolators and seals in the industry.

We are currently headquartered in Elgin, Illinois with facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dublin, Ireland, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Thailand, and Xiamen, China. We are excited to announce the opening of our new facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Our strategic locations allow us to provide Just In Time delivery and localized service globally without sacrificing quality or cost. Our team of engineers are available to provide customized solutions and on-site support for your isolation and sealing needs.

We are opening a new facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa and looking for an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department. The Operations Manager will ensure safe and efficient operations at Ebco's Iowa location. Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues. Enhance the operational procedure, systems, and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting, and look for opportunities to expand systems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.

About the Role

This job will be expected to complete the following functions. This is not an all-inclusive list. This job may be assigned other functions or tasks. This is meant to be a general description of the most essential functions only.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes daily activities related to warehouse and quality operations.
• Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
• Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful operations.
• Oversees the daily operations including: quality assurance, warehouse, and invoicing functions.
• Determines labor needs to meet production goals.
• Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
• Assists with, or prepares and updates, organizations operations manual and policies.
• Participate in Management Review.
• Identify and log opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate corrective action for any products or processes affecting customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred.

Required Skills

• 5+ Years of prior experience in Operations Management required.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong Understanding of Global Supply Chain, including ocean and air shipments.