Operations Manager

*Title: Operations Manager *(Manufacturing Industry) *Location: Canaan, CT* *Eligibility: US Citizen/GC Holder* *Both C2C and FTE Submissions are accepted* *Pls.
share the interview availability the same for this week – The client is open for Interviews.
* *Job Description*: The *Operations Manager* is responsible for overseeing the daily operation including production, maintenance, and administrative functions of the site.
Coordinates with Quality Assurance to ensure products are produced in accordance with customer specifications, ensure compliance with in-process testing and sampling and ensure customer satisfaction.
Regularly interfaces with sales, marketing, and customer service to meet customers’ needs.
Oversees planning and execution to ensure long-term goals and objectives are met.
Strong emphasis that operations follow applicable EH&S regulations affecting the site and employees; maintains a safe working environment and an atmosphere of continuous improvement through the application of Lean principles.
*Major Duties and Responsibilities:* *Operational Excellence* Manage the operations and employees through the use of Operational Excellence via 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Standard work, Kanban systems, etc.
*Monitor plant production, quality, and efficiency.
* Develop and communicate with plant staff the quality, safety, customer service, and production goals and issues.
Prepare, review, and monitor financial statements including incoming orders, shipping, budgets, capital expenditures, etc.
Continually monitor plant operations including cost savings opportunities, maintenance issues, quality, etc.
Manage raw materials and inventory costs.
*Lead plant personnel* Impart the philosophy of High-Performance Work Systems to all site team members.
Manage the performance of plant personnel through setting goals and objectives, regular performance evaluations, disciplinary action, and career development.
Supervise, motivate, and develop other Staff members.
Conduct training on various topics including safety, plant objectives, and other performance-improving training.
Communicate and support all Company policies and procedures to all employees.
*Capital budgeting and project analysis*.
Develop and coordinate yearly plant budget.
Examine Return on Income justification for all capital expenditures.
Supervise and engineer plant capital projects.
*Administrative functions* Communicate with upper management, other plants, finance, human resources, environmental safety & health, etc.
on appropriate issues.
Responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that may affect the plant (e.
g.
– safety, human resources, environmental, etc.
) *Requirements:* *Knowledge:* Must have a well-developed Operational Excellence understanding, including 5s, Kaizen, TPM, Standard work, and Kanban systems.
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
Experience in manufacturing processes, customer service, quality procedures, project management, and office administration.
*Skills & Abilities:* Good leadership, management, and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong customer focus for both internal and external customers.
Strong oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated balance between analytical and creative thinking are all required.
Must demonstrate a willingness to challenge conventional ideas to be flexible and be able to function effectively in a Lean team environment.
*What We Offer:* * Competitive pay, commensurate with experience * Health/Dental/Vision plans * 401k company match * Life Insurance| * Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability * Educational Assistance * Employee Assistance Plan *NOTE for Recruiters:* * No bar for salary as of now from the client.
* Give me the right candidate with any expectations.
* Try to find a local candidate who should be a US Citizen or GC Holder.
* The candidate should be from the same industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Salary: $100,000.
00 - $130,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities * Commission pay * Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate: * Canaan, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * 5s: 1 year (Required) * Kaizen: 1 year (Required) * TPM: 1 year (Required) * Kanban: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person