Operations Manager bei Carlex Glass America, LLC

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the production organization to achieve customer satisfaction and meet or exceed production KPI’s
• Identify areas within the manufacturing process that are not performing to standard and implement data driven solutions to improve performance
• Identify, develop, and implement improvements within the manufacturing process
• Develop and sustain a culture consistent with the Carlex Vision Mission, and Values Statements
• Provide technical knowledge, training and skill for the production operations that will keep the process from incurring variation to stated process parameters
• Assist both Production and Quality in the proper identification of quality defects and implement countermeasures such as Poke Yokes, DOE’s, and other tools to eliminate defects
• Work closely with the Quality Organization when finding root cause and following the customer 8D process including meetings directly with the customer
• Coordinate weekly with the Maintenance Organization on any work on the production lines to maintain high levels of OEE
• Work with Human Resources to find exceptional candidates that will strengthen the organization and foster teamwork
• Participate in collection and formatting of data for reporting to all levels of management, including Corporate Executives
• Review all processes and new installations with the Environmental Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with corporate safety directive and policies
• Enforce safe work practices in the production group
• Backfill the Plant Manager and assume full responsibility of plant operations during absences for vacation or at other times as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Organizational Development, or equivalent required

Years of Experience:

• 10 - 12 years in manufacturing preferably within a glass manufacturing plant
• 3 - 5 years of glass manufacturing experience is preferred
• 7 - 10 years of experience in a Management role leading production operations

Other Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Lean, 5S, DOE, and other process improvement tools to move the organization into a more competitive position
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified highly preferred
• Must be an uncompromising leader of corporate safety initiatives
• Must attend additional training as required or directed
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Ability to maintain composure and critical thinking under high stress situations and environments
• Ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes, and implement countermeasures quickly
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the glass manufacturing processes is preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate to operators and Senior Executives
• Solid understanding of interface between the glass process, controls, and robotics
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust