Operations Manager – Monday-Thursday - $100k-$130k

A Manufacturing Plant in Wayne, NE is looking for their new Operations Manager to join their growing team. The Operations Manager guides and directs all production activities for the plant. He/she oversees the supervision of all production employees and defines production strategies to meet all production targets with respect to meeting the customer delivery schedule, line rate, mfg. quality, and cost while keeping employees safe and motivated.

Your Responsibilities:

• Supports and drives Lean Manufacturing activities on shop floor.
• Achieves PQTC production goals and takes a customer’s view as they lead Production.
• Ensure individual and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements
• Guides/directs the daily and weekly activities of the plant. Plans and conducts daily coordinator meetings regarding current and future issues.
• Coordinates with peers the plant management staff and subordinates to resolve any issues and ensure safety, employee, tooling, and quality concerns are addressed while maintaining the production schedule.
• Assists with plant compliance regarding mandated regulations as well as company rules and regulations.
• Defines plant-wide direct labor staffing plans based on production volume, prepares line for successful start of next shift, manages rework/defects/scrap, and implements root cause corrective actions.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university recommended; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Must exhibit a progressive job history of leadership in a manufacturing environment and a familiarity with a variety of equipment and processes such as welding, fabrication, and typical assembly line operations.
• Demonstrate understanding of an effective safety culture.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Work environment: Fast-paced atmosphere with multiple priorities and constant change. May be exposed to possible shop hazards that include high nose, high heat, heavy machinery, and shop traffic. Employees must dress according to the company policy, and will be required to wear certain eye, head, hearing, hand and foot protection while on the shop floor. Employees must wear all mandated PPE due to: Potential for scrapes, punctures, and cuts. Metal shavings or other debris falling in eyes. Light radiation burns. Pinch points. Possible respiratory hazards. Heavy objects that may fall. High noise level in the plant.
• Physical demands: Spends appropriate time on all shifts to ensure PQTC and Lean methodologies are followed.
• Spends 20% of the time in an office environment and 80% of the time in a manufacturing environment. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

For more information, call Ashley Gervasi @ 712-292-6965 or email agervasi@aventure.com!

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A drug screen and background check may be required.