Our client is a successful and stable manufacturing company located in greater Waterbury with a need for an experienced Operations Manager to help run our busy operation. This is a high-impact leadership position reporting directly to the President of the company, with continued opportunity for growth.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive salary $120,000 - $150,000/year depending on experience
- Substantial quarterly bonus/incentive program
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical benefits
- Direct access to company leadership with the ability to influence operations
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, stable manufacturing company
- Clear path for professional growth and advancement
The Position:
Reporting to the President, the Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the facility to ensure efficient and effective operations, with oversight of production, quality, and inventory functions.
Job duties include:
- Production planning and scheduling
- Creation of KPIs; monitoring and improvement of production metrics (on time delivery, lead time, waste, and efficiency)
- Training and development of supervisory staff and operators
- Maintaining safety and compliance
- Maintaining machinery and equipment
- Oversight of the quality function, working through and developing the Quality Supervisor
- Inventory control
- Continuous improvement, problem solving, and problem analysis
- Resolution of escalated employee and customer issues
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment and resources
About You:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 5+ years Operations/Production Management experience in a small job shop environment.
- Strong math skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
- Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritize tasks
- Basic familiarity with ISO 9001 compliance
If you’re a hard-working, team-oriented, and reliable individual who would like to join a small yet stable company, we want to hear from you!
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