Manufacturing Operations Manager

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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Trulite is GROWING! We are seeking a General Manager for our plant located in ______. The Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant operations, leading direct and indirect subordinates in the facility and must carry management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Operations Manager has overall P&L responsibility for the branch location. 

Who You Are: 

Able to effectively prioritize workload and managing projects concurrently 

Highly adaptable in the ever-changing business environment 

Customer-focused leader who understands employee engagement  

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Communicates the Trulite strategic vision to the Branch Management team. 
• Directs branch operations for production, sales, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving. 
• Has P&L responsibility for branch and ensures that financial goals are met. 
• Implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, workforce, wages, and effective use of labor. 
• Directs and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards through branch leadership team. 
• Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses. 
• Directs the maintenance of existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary. 
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives. 
• Provides direction, development and leadership to plant manager, sales manager, and other leadership positions. 
• Directs the appropriate safety conditions to ensure full OSHA compliance and to reduce the incidence of work-related injury to employees. 
• Communicate regularly with senior management and support functions. 
• Other duties as required. 

Skills You Bring: 

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university highly preferred; plus 10 years general management experience in a manufacturing environment. (Prior architectural glass and aluminum, construction, building materials, precast, or metal fabrication industry experience)
• Prior P&L responsibility and experience highly preferred.
• Must understand financial statements and be skilled in making business decisions based on financial data.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures including Lean manufacturing techniques required. 
• Must have the demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse work force to meet aggressive financial and cultural expectations. 
• Must have excellent follow through and communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments. 
• Excellent communication skills required both verbally and in writing. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of general Manufacturing software, ERP software and core Microsoft office suite software, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Advanced excel knowledge preferred. 
• Must have strong leadership, mentoring and employee development skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.
• Must have results proven experience with plant recovery processes and continuous improvement processes. 
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish & English)