What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at ALUDYNE?
Description
Why Aludyne?
Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 30 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency.
At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.
Benefits We Offer:
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays.
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The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership and systems to efficiently operate all production, as well as provide support towards corporate initiatives. In this role, the Operations Manager will work toward continuously improving all processes focusing on the elimination of non-value add operations and waste in the supply chain while working with other departments as necessary to support these goals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for the overall safety of all employees ensuring proper procedures are applied when working operations and maintaining a safe physical environment.
- Meet customer requirements for quality and delivery
- Establish clear goals and expectations; track progress against those goals
- Achieving established budget
- Provide supervision and technical leadership
- Be fully conversant with the operation and performance parameters of the production equipment and its effective use as a production tool from the concurrent perspective of safety, production, and quality
- Provide expertise and leadership in materials management, determining customer requirements, organizing functional team and establishing the methods and procedures necessary to satisfy these functions
- Respond quickly and effectively to direct customer requests as well as Aludyne sales and marketing requirements for information, quotation, documentation and prototype parts
- Conduct and document quotation and contract reviews prior to committing to fulfillment of customer requirements
- Employees are expected to work onsite to attend in person meetings and collaborate as necessary
Requirements
- Computer Skills – Competent in working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Plex a plus
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Production Management, or related field or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of related experience in the automotive industry.
- High School diploma or equivalency (HSED or GED).
Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that 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, age, or other legally protected status.