Operations Manager (Chittenango, NY)

Superior Metals Manufacturing is currently looking for an Operations Manager to join our team!

If you're looking to join a company positioned for strong growth - with real opportunities to advance - Superior Metal Manufacturing may be the place for you.

We're proud to offer a competitive compensation package, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a skilled and collaborative team.

Location: Chittenango, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $130,000-$170,000 but will be evaluated depending on candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Job Summary:
The primary function of this position is to manage operations in order to meet daily safety, quality, productivity, cost and team building requirements.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:


* Determine appropriate staffing levels for manufacturing areas


* Accountable for development of site supervisors and manufacturing managers.


* Responsible for fostering a well-trained workforce with an emphasis on continuous improvement.


* Perform performance management review for operations supervisors and manufacturing managers including the establishment of goals and objective that correspond to site objectives.


* Responsible to build and improve a process that creates a quality product.


* Responsible to ensure standardized work is in place for all processes and adherence to quality process.


* Responsible for prevention of defects and scraps.


* Build own technical knowledge in support of key process parameters.


* Lead, support and plan improvement using Systematic Problem Solving.


* Establish training plan and targets for critical jobs.


* Provide and oversee training including training and cross training plans.


* Apply and coach continuous improvement.


* Responsible for site production goals, metrics, and driving quarter over quarter improvement.


* Responsible to implement continuous improvement efforts.


* Collaborate with maintenance department to implement preventive maintenance on critical equipment.


* Responsible for resource planning in preparation for new products


* Create an environment which supports idea generation through Continuous Improvement


* Propose equipment needs for capital project implementations and may also participate in project implementation.


* Ensure problems are correctly identified and cost effective solutions are implemented.


* Initiate improvements to save material and energy costs.


* Drive quarter over quarter variable cost improvements


* Ensure compliance with HR Policies and practices


* Establish and direct site policies and practices.


* Responsible for discipline issues including attendance, employee relations, and violations of company policies.


* Responsible for ensuring operations supervisor adherence to the completion of Accident Investigation forms.


* Attend all accident investigations and be resp...