Manufacturing Operations Manager

Overview:

A global leader in the equipment, systems, and digital solutions in the freight and transit space, is looking for an Operations Manager for their Kansas City location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing supply chain activities addressing; EHS, Quality, TOP, delivery, and compliance concerns for a given manufacturing facility.
• Directly responsible for manufacturing process and oversees all financial costs.
• Responsible to Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization.
• Involved in both short-term and Mid-term production planning.
• Provide the operational leadership needed to drive profitability and growth.
• Providing leadership and direction to the flow leaders and hourly team leads.
• Maintain a safe work environment by providing training and enforcement of corporate and site initiatives, rules and guidelines.
• Promote product quality through proper employee training, completion of training records, and ensuring our standard operating procedures are followed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 8+ years of operational experience, especially in the manufacturing environment
• Strong Project management and working knowledge of ISO9001/2000 and AAR M1003 Section J
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and statistical methodologies
• Knowledge of financial controls and business tracking systems
• Strong team leadership, team building and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Next Steps

Do you want to lead operations for a leading plant for a global leader in the freight and rail industry? Send your resume, along with your application, and let's chat!