Operations Manger- Cylinder Manufacturing

The Operations Manager, Cylinder Manufacturing is responsible for the day-to-day operation and execution of the cylinder manufacturing department, ensuring production requirements are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes. This position serves as the primary operational leader for the cylinder manufacturing floor and translates production requirements and departmental objectives into daily execution. The Operations Manager directly manages the Cylinder Manufacturing Team Lead, establishes daily priorities, removes barriers to production, develops the manufacturing team, and coordinates with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Supply Chain, Planning, and other supporting functions. The role requires a highly visible, hands-on leader who can balance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and people while building a disciplined and continuously improving manufacturing operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Production and Daily Operations Own day-to-day execution of cylinder manufacturing operations and ensure production objectives are achieved safely and efficiently. Develop and execute daily and weekly manufacturing priorities based on the production schedule, available labor, equipment capacity, material availability, quality status, and operational constraints. Direct the Cylinder Manufacturing Team Lead in the daily assignment and coordination of manufacturing personnel. Maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor, identify barriers to production, and drive issues to resolution. Monitor production performance throughout the shift and adjust labor, sequencing, equipment utilization, and priorities as required. Coordinate with Materials, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Planning to maintain uninterrupted production flow. Ensure production transactions, work orders, material usage, labor reporting, inventory movements, and manufacturing records are completed accurately within the ERP/MRP system. Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance Establish and reinforce a strong safety culture throughout the cylinder manufacturing department. Ensure employees follow established safety requirements, work instructions, standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and required personal protective equipment. Maintain strict adherence to cylinder manufacturing processes, product specifications, quality requirements, process controls, traceability, inspection, and testing requirements. Ensure production abnormalities, nonconforming material, equipment conditions, and process deviations are contained, documented, and escalated appropriately. Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate manufacturing issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. Ensure operators are properly trained and qualified before independently performing assigned manufacturing processes. Ensure cylinder manufacturing operations comply with applicable CNG regulations, company procedures, and Texas Railroad Commission requirements. Maintain the required CNG license or certification in good standing and support departmental compliance with applicable licensing requirements. People Leadership Directly manage, coach, and develop the Cylinder Manufacturing Team Lead. Establish clear expectations and accountability for the Team Lead's management of daily floor activities and manufacturing employees. Conduct regular one-on-one coaching and development discussions with direct reports. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, development, performance management, and corrective action for manufacturing employees. Manage staffing requirements, overtime, attendance, scheduling, and workforce allocation based on production requirements. Build a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, urgency, problem solving, integrity, and continuous improve…

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