Operations Manager

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Florence
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what's possible? Location:Florence, ALSouthwire Job DescriptionJob Title: Operations Manager Reports To: Plant Manager Summary The Operations Manager is a leadership role that will be focused on ensuring a safe work environment for all employees, while maintaining continuous operational execution and production of quality products that are delivered on-time to customers within established cost targets. The Operations Manager will focus on eliminating waste developed in the manufacturing and maintenance processes, identifying process improvement opportunities, understand the importance of customer value created by the company, maximize capacity to grow sales and driving lean continuous improvement. Strategically focused and leading/driving Value Stream Managers and other team members in Kaizen events, problem solving activities, owning and responsible for multiple value streams. Description of Duties and Responsibilities Safety Management: Lead Southwire's Culture of Zero by demonstrating safe and quality conscious work habits throughout all value streams. Ensure policies and processes are deployed uniformly throughout the value streams Ensures accident investigation activities are completed in a timely manner and that safety actions/ investigation results are deployed and effective within operations Co-lead Environmental Compliance in conjunction with EHS Leader for assigned operations. Human Capital: Responsible for the short-term and long-term staffing needs for the assigned operations Provides leadership and development to Value Stream Managers and other functional leads within organization Drives overall Employee Engagement for Operation and ensures improvement plans are in place and acted upon Preparing a future state map that uses lean techniques to eliminate waste and improve process value in the short to mid-term. Prioritize and drive overall production effectiveness between Value Streams to achieve overall customer demand Highlight critical issues to Plant Leadership. Manage all manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering related activities. Provide hands-on assistance and strategic support of day-to-day operations within manufacturing, maintenance and engineering. Create a standard for manufacturing, maintenance and engineering and ensure entire teams are properly trained, resourced, supplied, and managed to attain established objectives.Long DescriptionOperational Excellence: Lead Lean Daily Management (Daily Huddle Process - DHP) processes for VSM and functional leaders. Lead the development of Future State Maps aligned with strategic goals Create a compelling vision for Lean and Quality within their organization Lead the daily/weekly process checks for the Value Streams Lead X-Matrix Reviews and ensure Cost-Out Projects are on track Lead productivity improvement teams and projects to eliminate losses and improve manufacturing, engineering and maintenance processes. Must develop and demonstrate the ability to use lean tools from the Southwire Toolkit. Participate as needed in Lean activities, such as Kaizen events, Problem Solving events, SMED, GEMBA walks, VSM and others. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and 3 to 5 years of experience in a leadership role. Ability to demonstrate quantitative, visual, mechanical and spatial skills related to manufacturing knowledge and technical skill in addition to logical reasoning. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP, Advaris is a plus. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities along with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills required. A plus to have clear understanding of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and applications. Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organization and positively influence strategies and outcomes. Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to heat/cold conditions and levels of noise, and potential exposure to various industrial liquids, oils, gases, etc. Must demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and adapt to change quickly. Must be flexible and willing to accept responsibilities that are outside the traditional scope. Any other activities as directed by the Plant Leadership. Ability to work flexible hours and shiftsQualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and 3 to 5 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in wire and cable manufacturing.
• Ability to demonstrate quantitative, visual, mechanical and spatial skills related to manufacturing knowledge and technical skill in addition to logical reasoning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP, Advaris is a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities along with outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills required.
• A plus to have clear understanding of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organization and positively influence strategies and outcomes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to heat/cold conditions and levels of noise, and potential exposure to various industrial liquids, oils, gases, etc.
• Must demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and adapt to change quickly.
• Must be flexible and willing to accept responsibilities that are outside the traditional scope.
• Any other activities as directed by the Plant Leadership. CompetenciesAttracts Top TalentDrives ResultsCourageDecision QualityFinancial AcumenCommunicates EffectivelyBenefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Nearest Major Market: Florence

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