Operations Manager

ITW • Piqua, OH • 2d ago

Job Description:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can operate with an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborate and share ideas, and make an impact every day?

As the Operations Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of best-in-class strategies impacting Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Talent.

With close collaboration across the business, we will leverage best practices and demonstrate the values of the "One Hobart" culture. The Operations Manager will have an integral partnership in executing the operations strategy and will have direct responsibility for a 3-shift, 180,000 sq ft, low-product-mix/high-volume combined operation, including both exempt and non-exempt teams in two manufacturing facilities.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Safety:

Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Lead safety and security for an injury-free work environment.

Allocate resources and identify investments required on systems, programs, and leadership to strive for zero injuries.

Operate with zero environmental non-conformities to applicable company, government, and regulatory policies.

Quality:

Promote a mindset of quality throughout the organization, encouraging employee engagement, and empowering teams to take ownership of quality.

Implement and maintain quality control systems, ensuring products meet or exceed established standards and specifications.

Foster strong collaborative relationships and ensure alignment with all internal departments.

Operations:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence.

Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement.

Effectively communicate the organization's strategic direction, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to all employees, highlighting the importance and benefits of their daily tasks (scheduling, production, shipments) and the results they achieve. Inspire and motivate the team by connecting their work to the broader organizational goals.

Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts to improve quality and productivity as well as the simplification and standardization of processes.

Identify and resolve operational issues, implementing corrective actions, and preventing future occurrences

Lead the creation of a comprehensive annual capital budget and operations plan. Proactively initiate timely and appropriate capital requests to ensure plant performance meets or exceeds customer expectations

Leading and Developing Talent:

Lead and motivate a team of supervisors and employees, providing coaching and development opportunities, and fostering a collaborative work environment. -

Create strategic plans to effectively staff, reward, and utilize talent across both the Piqua and KC plants, ensuring optimal performance and employee satisfaction

Create an environment where all employees are engaged, empowered, and focused on serving our customers.

Invest in the growth and development of direct reports and other identified talent in the organization; engaged in personal development.

Ensure alignment with functional leadership (e.g., quality, finance, safety, human resources) on performance management and talent development

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

Safety & Quality Awareness: Understand the importance of safety compliance and adherence to quality standards.

Business and Financial Acumen: Think strategically and tactically with a focus on business results and a positive impact on P&L

Problem-Solving: Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve issues effectively.

Customer Focus: Maintain a customer-centric mindset with internal teams, customers, and suppliers; understand how functional areas work together to support the customer.

Team Development: Encourage diverse ideas, focus on coaching and leveraging team strengths, and facilitate clear communication across shifts.

Performance Management: Provide ongoing feedback-both formal and informal-to support employee development and accountability.

Leadership: Demonstrate a positive attitude, take personal accountability, listen actively, coach effectively, and resolve conflicts promptly.

Initiative: Be self-driven and motivate others by identifying needs and acting with minimal supervision.

Continuous Learning: Pursue ongoing education and self-development through formal and informal means.

Flexibility: Willingly assist other shifts as needed to support operations during vacations, absences, or training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum of 5 years relevant manufacturing supervisory experience. Multi plant experience is a plus.

Experience using Lean manufacturing tools.

Compensation Information:

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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