Operations Manager {SE}

Summary Hands-on manufacturing leader responsible for driving a high-performing One Arch culture built on safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, & continuous improvement. This role provides leadership for Safety, Production, Engineering, & Quality while ensuring the efficient execution of production schedules, facility operations, & customer requirements. Fosters an environment of coaching & develops employees, driving operational performance, & championing a quality-first mindset that delivers exceptional results for customers & the business. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead, coach, & develop a high-performing manufacturing team while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, & continuous improvement. Direct daily manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of production, quality, delivery, cost, & safety objectives. Establish, monitor & drive key performance indicators; develop action plans to address performance gaps. Oversee production planning, scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, & on-time customer delivery. Optimize the utilization of labor, equipment, materials, & facility resources to maximize operational efficiency. Drive the implementation & sustainment of Lean manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, & Daily Management systems. Establish metrics & accountability systems to ensure continuous improvement initiatives to deliver measurable business results. Develop & execute capacity, staffing, & facility plans to support business growth & customer demands. Support & assist: Development of the job planning process/schedules Developing strategies & plans for facility capacity to meet growth Development & implementation of facility & equipment maintenance programs Contract review process requirements Actively support annual business planning, budgeting, & strategic initiatives to achieve company objectives. Lead the talent management practices within the team. This includes, but is not limited to learning & development, performance management, & succession planning. Develop a culture where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo & contribute ideas for improvement. Maintain a culture which supports disciplined & systematic process management, has data driven decision making & where continuous improvement is aligned with established strategy & objectives. Oversee quality management systems, inspection activities, nonconforming material processes, corrective actions, & customer complaint resolution. Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, & other functions to improve productivity, reduce waste, & enhance operational performance. Manage facility & equipment maintenance programs to ensure reliable, safe, & efficient operations. Lead & participate in cross-functional projects that improve manufacturing processes, support new product introductions, & drive sustainable business results. Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, regulatory, & company requirements while promoting a safety-first culture. Competencies Results Orientation & Accountability Collaborative Leadership Customer & Quality Focus Data Driven Decision Making Communication & Influencing Team Development & Team Building Continuous Improvement & Lean Mindset Change Leadership Education & Experience BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent related experience. 7+ years of experience in progressive supervisory roles in a manufacturing environment; strong preference for medical device industry, preferably with precision machined products. Minimum 5 years of CNC experience with lathes & mills. Foundational knowledge of Lean Principles is strongly preferred. Other Skills Required Proven track record for delivering strategic results & executing effective change management. Well-developed leadership & project management capabilities with demonstrate…

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