Operations Manager
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OverviewOversees a paint facility and manufacturing within, ensuring products and activities are completed safely, within quality standards, on schedule, and within cost objectives.ResponsibilitiesA role like this comes with some important responsibilities, some of those responsibilities include:* Assists in the development and execution of long and short-range plans, policies, programs, and objectives relative to assigned facilities.* Develops the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that prooducts conform to established customer and company quality standards.* Achieves optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.* Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.* Directs and monitors department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.* Hires, trains, develops, and evaluates staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.* Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap, and rework data.* Directs the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.* Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).* Completes other projects as assigned.Why Work for MEC?We don't want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 13 years in a row. In fact, you can find MEC on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MEC). This would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from our 2,500 plus team members. We're also proud to be a company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located.Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 22 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers in eight states.QualificationsJob Skills Requirements* Sound knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, inventory, and quality procedures and management programs and systems.* Proficient computer skills including familiarity with enterprise resource planning and business intelligence/analytics systems.* Good understanding of intergrated supply chain management including demand planning, forecasting and procurement.* Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the corporation.Educational Requirements* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience.Experience Requirements* Seven years of experience in manufacturing operations.