Operations Manager - Harvesting
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JOB SUMMARYThe Operations Manager leads the production department to efficiently manufacture and ship the budgeted amount of product while meeting safety, environmental, and quality objectives. Ensures practices are in alignment with company vision in the above areas. Works closely with maintenance,quarry, quality, and process teams to provide leadership, guidance, and direction for plant operations to ensure alignment with plant and company goals. Partners with the marketing department to understand customer demand.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Comply with Eco Material Technologies Safety Policies and Procedures.Manage all areas of production, including the development of Standard Operating Procedures, training of staff, and implementation of operations systems.Direct shift production teams in all aspects of safety, quality, adherence to production schedule, labor efficiency, waste management, maintenance schedule, and cost.Optimize existing processes to improve plant efficiencies, including troubleshooting and resolving process issues as they occur. Development of key indicators and metrics that will ultimately tie to plant efficiencies.Work closely with the QC department to ensure product quality meets customer, market, and industry expectations.Direct the effective and efficient use of plant production equipment and personnel.Provide leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating as the situation requires.Assist the plant manager in anticipating future needs of the plant, including input into improvement plans.Develop and maintain a technically advanced and safety-conscious team.Establish and set annual department and personal objectives for self and all staff that are aligned with the plant and organization goals and objectives. Complete mid-year and annual performance appraisals of department staff.Maintain positive working relationships with other departments and Group Management to allow smooth plant operation.Additional major functions include planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting, reporting of the department's effectiveness, safeguarding assets, and environmental compliance.Meet or exceed annual production volume budget.Ensure production costs are equal to or below budget.Ensure equipment shutdowns are completed on-time and on-budget.Ensure preventive maintenance systems are utilized, and timely repair of all production equipment is maintained.Assist in the hiring of all new production employees.Utilize Six Sigma  or related skills to maintain a clean and organized operation focused on 5S, visual metrics, and continuous improvements.Create reporting formats to communicate results to plant associates.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrated examples of metrics usage and planning processes to deliver results.Excellent organization and communication skills, with knowledge of lean tools such as root cause failure analysis, preventive maintenance, visual management, and 5S.Required Computer and Software Skills: Computer skills with at least the following: Word, Excel, SAP, Maximo.Travel Requirements: 10%.Excellent organizational and management of people, including demonstrated experience in building high-functioning teams.Basic knowledge of MSHA regulations and safety requirements.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.3-5 years' experience in a functional role.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTProlonged standing or other stationary positions.Complete repetitive movements such as typing.Ascend/descend stairs and ladders.Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection).Bend and/or twist.Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.Move or traverse about the facilities.Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will  relationship.#J-18808-Ljbffr