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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

CompanyClayton
LocationMaryville, TN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as basic math skills
  • Must be detail-oriented and can multi-task effectively
  • Ability to read and understand building specifications greatly desired
  • Demonstrated adherence to safety protocols
  • Ability to adapt quickly and make sound decisions in a changing, fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

  • Ability to lead large groups of people and focus on developing a culture of accountability working as a team.
  • Strict adherence and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
  • Work with internal and external Clayton staff to meet organizational requirements
  • Be safety minded and ability to put Safety 1st – must adhere to strict safety rules and guidelines.
  • Review production performance and drive training opportunities of production personnel, as necessary.
  • Effectively communicate and lead Team to meet/maintain vision for success
  • Direct teams effectively in each department to ensure timelines and production priorities are met.
  • Provide sound leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction for personnel development and team member engagement.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within production processes to improve overall safety, quality, reduce lead-times, and lower cost.
  • Monitors and measures costs of operations by using Lean Manufacturing methods, 5S, Kaizen, etc. applications where necessary.
  • Track and communicate to the Team Members and Senior Leadership the KPIs daily as it pertains to production.
  • Review the P&L statement and make operational changes leading to positive impacts on financials.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business (preferred) or Operations Management or related field needed
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant leadership experience
  • Previous experience within cabinet manufacturing; preferred
  • Experience with ERP/Oracle is a plus
  • Experience with Project Planning/Management, Capex and budgeting
  • Working knowledge of P&L statements
  • Experience with Quality Programs and Root Cause Analysis – i.e. ISO9001, 8D 5 Why
  • Experience in high-speed manufacturing environment preferred
  • Travel as required up to 25%