Manufacturing Operations Leader

2 weeks ago


Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Ascendo Resources Full time

Job Title: Operations Manager

Position Overview: The Operations Manager is responsible for managing all facets of operations within a production facility. This role encompasses recruiting, training, and inspiring personnel, as well as formulating and managing manufacturing budgets, ensuring that operations align with financial constraints. The Operations Manager is also tasked with guaranteeing that products are produced efficiently, safely, and in compliance with the organization's quality benchmarks. Furthermore, this position involves the creation and enforcement of policies and procedures regarding production techniques, quality assurance, and safety protocols.

Educational and Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience in a production setting
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience may substitute for formal education

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a production environment
  • Excellent organizational and coordination abilities to manage both physical and human resources
  • Capability to plan, organize, direct, and oversee manufacturing activities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the production workflow and develop a production timetable
  • Ensure that established KPIs for efficiency and performance are achieved or surpassed
  • Confirm that production processes are cost-effective
  • Monitor the competencies of team members and provide guidance and development to meet objectives
  • Implement and refine safety protocols
  • Design and execute the annual manufacturing strategy to fulfill business goals (production volume, controlled manufacturing costs, quality, safety)
  • Establish and uphold performance benchmarks for operations
  • Align the manufacturing team with the company's vision, mission, and priorities
  • Coordinate, establish, and apply standard operating procedures for all production activities
  • Ensure timely production of products that meet quality specifications
  • Manage adherence to prescribed procedures to guarantee first-pass quality meets or exceeds targeted goals
  • Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure similar assessments for other production areas
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, systems, and processes
  • Guarantee full compliance with established QMS, GMPs, and 5S methodologies
  • Estimate costs and establish quality benchmarks
  • Manage manufacturing operations in accordance with company guidelines
  • Foster individual accountability through coaching, support, and performance management processes
  • Assess staffing and skill requirements for manufacturing operations and develop plans to address these needs
  • Institutionalize best practices and methodologies in manufacturing
  • Set manufacturing priorities and allocate resources effectively
  • Ensure adherence to environmental policies, systems, and processes
  • Effectively manage departmental performance to meet business objectives

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.



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