Operations Manager

Poly Labs in Lewiston, Maine is seeking to hire an OPERATIONS MANAGER to join our rapidly growing management and senior leadership team!

What is Poly Labs? We're glad you asked!

Poly Labs is a 100% US based leader in producing highly engineered molded, self-skinning and small pour polyurethane components supporting defense, medical, footwear, and impact protection applications.

What are general responsibilities of an Operations Manager at Poly Labs?

The Operations Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing process to assure that safety and best practices are maximized. Ensure the best use of organization resources are used in defining and planning goals, objectives, and programs to achieve growth and profitability.

This position works closely with other members of our production, management, and leadership teams, and reports directly the CEO.

Typical hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm.

OPERATIONS MANAGER
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review all work orders prior to going to the floor. This is done in conjunction with the Production Manager, Production Control Clerk, QC Manager, and Material Handling. Once work orders are approved by the Production Manager, the Production Control Clerk will create the weekly schedule to be distributed accordingly.
• Coordination with Production Control, materials on order, and components needed to complete jobs.
• Review and prioritize production schedules per sales orders, and resource commitments. Ensure daily product availability goals are met through execution of the production schedule plan and directly support inventory goals.
• Responsible for working with the production Manager for the daily production operations of the manufacturing floor and all its components.
• Responsible for overseeing the planning capacity and department operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing of products.
• Monitors process and procedures and maintains certifications for proper tracking and identification of materials and products.
• Significantly reduce the costs of poor quality in all facets of manufacturing. Work directly with QC and Production to facilitate.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality and ensure continuous improvement of policies, systems, and procedures.
• Define equipment and capital investments required with each department to support manufacturing and service.
• Support ongoing Safety program, including roll out of enhanced initiatives including physical audits and other initiatives.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems.
• Develop or revise Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain awareness of related programs and projects that directly affect areas of responsibility.
• Oversee all Production areas, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure all areas meet customer order requirements on time.
• Monitors and improves cost of production, quality of products produced.
• Seeks ways to improve process time and efficiency of operations.
• Works with Material Handling to oversee hazardous waste documentation compliance: verify monthly weights, assure drums are labeled and stored properly, and maintenance of logs.
• Coordinate with sales on deliveries to reduce late times.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise on the floor with Maintenance and Engineering using manuals, components, prints, etc.

OPERATIONS MANAGER
TRAINING, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• At least five to ten years of experience in operations, including quality control administration in a mechanical trade or an equivalent combination of education and experience to include graduation in machine trades from a vocational technical institution. Engineering degree a plus.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Experience in Polyurethane products helpful.
• Organizational skills, ability to coordinate, schedule, prioritize work and follow up.

OPERATIONS MANAGER
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physical surroundings require exposure to elements such as noise, heat, cold, dust and hazardous machinery.
• Continuous walking, standing, stooping, pushing and pulling, reaching and short periods of uncomfortable physical conditions. Must be able to bend, lift, and carry products, which may weigh between 5 and 30 pounds.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Hire, coach, delegate, support and develop direct reports, and create an atmosphere dedicated to continuous improvement, in a manufacturing environment.
• Monitors attendance with department heads, punctuality, conduct, growth and completion of tasks.
• Approves recommendations of pay increases and terminations of employees.
• Works with Production Manager to authorize overtime hours as needs warrant.

WHY WORK AS AN OPERATIONS MANAGER AT POLY LABS?

• Competitive pay & benefits!
• 4-day work week, Fridays off!
• Dynamic teamwork environment.
• Seamless integration into our team.
• Fast-track your career and build your skill set.
• Potential to advance quickly within the company.
• Dedicated leadership team, committed to employee success.
• A positive, engaging, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to engage in multiple aspects of the business.
• Work with components that have real-life value, supporting: footwear, impact protection, defense, medical, consumer and industrial product applications.

MORE ABOUT POLY LABS

Poly Labs is a manufacturer of advanced, molded polyurethane components and specialized PU foam systems, found in several cutting-edge consumer, industrial, defense, and medical applications.

The company has a strong focus on working with partners who are committed to bolstering the U.S. manufacturing landscape, and understand the value of Made in the USA products.

Poly Labs occupies a 88,000 S.F. polyurethane production facility in Lewiston, ME, USA.

Now, tell us about you! Let's start a discussion!

To learn more about the Operations Manager position, contact our HR & Talent Acquisition team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lewiston, ME 04240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in manufacturing operations, quality control, or production management do you have?
• Are you confident in your abilities and knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods?
• Are you comfortable with responsibilities such as overseeing the planning capacity and department operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing of products?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000