Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, United States Shiloh Industries Full time

Company Overview:

Dura-Shiloh is inspired to play a lead role in advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility. Our Agile focus on product innovation and process efficiency builds expertly crafted lightweight products and mechatronic systems that deliver superior function and value.

Success is only created through the well-being of our customers, our people, and our plant. Our world continues to become more connected with mobility at the forefront of innovation. As vehicles transform to lightweight and electric platforms, Dura-Shiloh will continue to inspire and lead.

To learn more about our company, visit durashiloh.com

Our benefits include bonuses; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; service and performance awards as well as various social and recreational activities.

Who we want:

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement.

Business-oriented evaluators. People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulations, management, and leadership teams.

Plans, manages, and coordinates the production of a plant to achieve the goals of the plant and business unit. Optimizes productivity, quality, customer deliveries and department profitability. Coordinates operations with all team members and support functions (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance Support, EHS and Human Resources).


Responsibilities:

Ensures that the components produced/assembled are processed efficiently and cost-effectively in accordance with the prescribed technical requirements and quality standards.

Continuously analyzes production processes/programs and takes a positive approach to develop and implement improvements in productivity and quality. Uses statistical tools to support root cause analysis and process optimization.

Participates in annual budget, capital and strategic planning by providing information on manufacturing related requirements and capabilities.

Ensures that the production requirements comply with the customer's quality requirements and guides the development and compliance with necessary standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Ensures safe and clean working environment and informs the relevant operational services of the measures required to improve safety and the condition of the plant.

Coordinates the development and implementation of proactive, continuous improvement programs that leverage Kaizen practices and principles to improve quality, productivity, and profitability.

Acts as a liaison with department managers to assist in optimizing product quality by modifying production procedures.

Provides direction, coordination, and influence in the training of personnel occupying manufacturing supervisory positions to develop essential leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Provides grievance and personal counseling and communicates to all employees information regarding policies, procedures, and operational changes.

Completes other tasks or special projects as assigned.


​Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a similar field

5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership

Metal stamping experience. Hot stamp experience highly preferred.


Skills:

Financial acumen

High degree of competence in MS Office applications

Ability to understand complex strategic and tactical projects

Ability to employ multiple modeling techniques and methods

Ability to perform analysis in organized fashion

Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per project goals

Ability to articulate logical analytical thought process

Ability to anticipate questions, “what if” scenarios, nuances of data and analysis

Ability to provide accurate and reliable analysis

Ability to report information in context and at level that enables decision making

Strong presentation skills to clearly articulate: business problems, analytical approaches, potential solutions & recommendations

High level of written and verbal communication

Adapt to changing priorities while performing at a high level

Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace

Results oriented: problem solving attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality

Accountability: holds self and others to high professional standards

Curious: thinks in terms of “why” and “how”

Perseverance: expects roadblocks, finds workarounds

Values teamwork: able to work in teams, pushes for best in others, values contributions of others


What you will enjoy:

Culture that supports teamwork to deliver results.

10% Annual Bonus

Workplace where teams care about each other and your voice is heard.

Learning and development opportunities.

401(k) program with 4% company match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance


Equal Employment Opportunity

Dura-Shiloh is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Shiloh is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


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