Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Job Summary The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for maintaining a safe environment while managing and directing the manufacturing operation. This role will ensure that key organizational priorities within manufacturing operations are executed on time and within budget. Responsibilities Lead manufacturing activities for new product development releases and production volumes to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. Develop future capability for facilities, equipment, and workforce to ensure capacity meets business needs. Manage and communicate manufacturing activities within a collaborative cross-functional environment, communicating risk, and recovery activities when necessary. Champion lean manufacturing activities and continuous improvement projects such as cost reduction, efficiency improvement, headcount. Manage manufactory labor cost targets, departmental budgets, and plant expenditures to meet Operating Plan Objectives. Manage material control within the manufacturing processes through finish goods warehouse. Lead execution of production system, focus on problem-solving and people involvement. Drive internal, customer, and supplier quality issues. Develop tools and manage Inventory Control for all manufacturing equipment critical spare parts. Develop a tiered production workforce, leveraging the technical skills to support productional needs. Create and manage departmental KPI's and coordinate plan to meet KPI's. Present company KPI's to the organization. Establish shop floor visual performance tier boards. Manage manufacturing scrap percentage to company targets. Champion manufacturing 5S activities by implementing a Visual Workplace environment within Production facilities. Support and implement environmental and quality management systems. Execute the build and ship plan. Drive safety first culture. Develop employees to improve their abilities and skills. Support company vision, values, goals, and business plan. Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Adhere to federal and state regulations. Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures. Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Predictable and reliable attendance. Position Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive operations management experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment and facility management. Operations background with previous materials management experience preferred. Experience with starting up high-volume manufacturing facility preferred. Prior experience with motor vehicle programs (automotive, heavy truck). PHEV, BEV experience is preferred. Strong technical, communication, and computer skills. Working experience with Quality & Reliability disciplines (FMEA, DFA, DFM, DVP&R, Six-Sigma, APQP, 8D). Experience with ERP system, PLEX preferred. Knowledge and experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), SharePoint, and MS Project. Very strong leadership qualities and experience. Highly organized with a strong attention to detail. Ability to manage change and priorities and coordinate/realign project resources as necessary. Thorough knowledge of Theory of Constraints with demonstrated implementation. Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and facility regulations. Key Competencies Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with quality focus in actions and results. Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems. Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest