Senior Manager, Operations

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

The Senior Manager of Operations provides leadership and expertise in establishing and maintaining an efficient manufacturing program in support of the operating plan.  The position has overall responsibility for manufacturing processes and projects as well as safety, quality, product costs, delivery of product, materials management, financial planning and factory performance to the plan.

People

• Place the health, safety, and welfare of all employees foremost in decision-making, policy, development and directing the organization
• Maintain employee relations to maximize the contribution of each employee in a participative environment. Optimize morale and minimize turnover and absenteeism.
• Use discretion and good judgment in decision-making within parameters as defined in company policy, labor law and government regulations
• Motivate employees, encouraging optimum productivity, develop, train, assist and advise supervisors and leads and administer company policies and procedures knowledgeably. Encourage open employee communication
• Develop and maintain a staff that takes responsibility for their performance and the results of the operations
• Determine manpower requirements based on an understanding of goals and objectives. Interview and hire; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance, reward employees, and work with Human Resources to address complaints and resolve problems
• Develop and grow employees through collaboration with Human Resources for training & development and advancement opportunities and employee participation in the accomplishment of objectives

Processes

• Ensure the quality specifications of all products being manufactured are being met
• Ensure a clean and efficient production environment based on Lean, 6S and established /advanced manufacturing practices
• Manage human and machine resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste, loss, and downtime
• Develop performance standards and production layouts for product flow through specific operations
• Maintain close surveillance and control over plant operations through analysis 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
• Define processes to support optimal performance of equipment including preventive and real time maintenance
• Support the development of analyses required to support capital investment

   Systems

• Work with Engineering, Materials, and Quality Groups to ensure customer requirements and weekly schedules are met
• Ensure that ISO procedures are being used to continuously improve operations
• Prepare cost and budget estimates and subsequently assist top management in the development, implementation and management of the budget
• Maintain fiscal responsibilities through cost containment, operating to budget and utilization of materials
• Drive cost improvements as measured by reductions to standard cost
• Implement and maintain manufacturing and service improvements and develop strategies and controls to enhance profitability
• Makes recommendations on capital and other resources based on an understanding of capacities and demand
• Establish and maintain a proactive, efficient, and quality oriented operation to include alignment with operation plans that support the business unit
• Review and recommend changes to systems, policies, and procedures as needed to enhance the mission of the organization

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain performance to established metrics and deliver reports to top management as required
• Maintain a close relationship with the factory floor including people and processes in a team-based environment
• Maintain relationships with local and regional government authorities
• Assist in any special projects as assigned by top management

• Sound financial acumen
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills
• Working knowledge with LEAN, FMEA, 8D, and 6 Sigma
• Strong operational knowledge including planning, fabrication, assembly, testing and packaging
• Project management knowledge required.
• Must have leadership skills to successfully manage staff as well as interact with other functions in a non-threatening and cooperative way
• Self-starter with experience driving toward team-based organizational structure and culture
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read drawings and determine the proper method of manufacturing
• Capable of interviewing and hiring employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance
• Solid understanding of work-measurement and manufacturing standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in time management
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Spanish

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Experience

• Minimum ten years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior Operations daily management, process development, and organizational development experience

• This position may require up to 10-20%

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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