Manager, Operations
US-TN-Lebanon
Careers (External)
Req #: 5531
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: This position is responsible for providing leadership and expertise in Manufacturing, Quality, warehouse and Facility management. Oversee the day-to-day operations insuring that all facility objectives, Policies and guidelines are met. This position works under minimal supervision. Responsibilities: * Work with Engineering, Sourcing, Planning, Customer Service, and Quality Groups to ensure we are meeting customer requirements and weekly schedules * Ensure that established policies and procedures are being used and continuous improvement to the Production Operation is ongoing Prepare cost and budget estimates and subsequently assist the VP/Dir Operations in the development, implementation and management of the budget Measure, meet and improve upon company objectives for OTD, Line Fill, inventory turns * Develop performance standards and production layouts for product flow through specific operations, prioritizing improvement opportunities * Maintain close surveillance and control over plant operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, observations, and personal contact * Collaborate with the appropriate groups to constantly improve efficiency and reduce the lead times for the assembly and delivery of parts through processes and procedures * Motivate all plant employees, encouraging optimum productivity, develop, train, assist, and advise supervisors and administer company policies and procedures knowledgeably * Encourage open employee communication * Ensure the quality of all products being manufactured in their respective areas are being met Develop and maintain a supervisory staff that takes responsibility for the quality of performance * Responsibilities as a manager include determining manpower requirements based on an understanding of goals and objectives, interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems * Direct the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness * Continually upgrade, direct, comply with, and enforce Company safety programs and policies * Review and recommend changes to systems, policies, and procedures and needed to enhance the mission of the organization * Additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Education & Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or Engineering required * Minimum ten years experience in a manufacturing environment required * Prior Operations daily management, process development, and organizational development experience required * Working knowledge of operation plants that support the business unit required * Experience in a Lean operations environment preferred * Experience managing multiple departments Skills & Abilities * Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills * Must have leadership skills to successfully manage their staff as well as interact with other functions in a collaborative way * Self-starter with experience driving toward team-based organizational structure and culture preferred * Working familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools and concepts * Ability to read drawings and determine the proper method of manufacturing * Capable of interviewing and hiring employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance * Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management Travel * 10%- 20% Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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