Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Environmental Health, Exceeded Sales Goal, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Multitasking, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
Viwinco is seeking a Operations Manager to lead our window fabrication and assembly manufacturing operations. This role will operate within our building, currently undergoing renovation into a state-of-the-art facility fit with best-in-class technology and equipment — as we continue to raise the bar on manufacturing excellence. This is a a multi-shift fabrication lean processing value stream delivering high volume, custom orders with a short lead time.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Effective Daily Management to meet or exceed SQDC targets with a daily improvement mindset.
- Promote a Safe work culture throughout the organization, expectation for consistent process discipline and policy enforcement
- Gemba understanding through work observation to see current state and problem definition, connecting to goals of the organization
- Strategic leader who creates a clear vision and targets for the team, connecting strategy to action
- Problem-solving leader, demonstrated structured problem-solving framework and management using PDCA approach to achieve targets
- Lean Coaching to develop a strong team of leaders throughout the organization
- Provide leadership and support Operators, Team Leader, and Supervisor direct reports across multi-shift operation
- Responsible for deployment of the Viwinco Performance System and aligned with the Core Tenets
- Strong Communicator with internal departments and team members to ensure superior service is delivered. Foster strong relationships with other departments and value streams.
- Maintains Current State Value Stream and drives Future State improvements aligned with company Strategy including Kaizen plan
- Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by management.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Business Administration or relevant field of study
- 10+ years of progressive management/ leadership experience with at 5 – 7 years of that experience leading teams through Lean Manufacturing processes and practical applications
- Proven track record of implementing effective and sound Environmental Health & Safety programs and practices
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to develop a team of problem solvers
- Ability to manage projects and work under tight timelines and meet deadlines. Ability to multitask is a must
- Ability to manage, collaborate with, and inspire a wide range of people
- Expert analytical skills
- Ability to identify route causes and implement corrective actions