Job Description

The Operations Manager would report directly to the plant manager. Coordinates activities concerned with production of company products. Responsible for helping coordinate the scheduling, fabrication and shipment of all orders within the fabrication facility working in conjunction with safety, quality, purchasing, transportation, and production control. Ensure that the facility’s safety, quality, production and cost objectives are met by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure the safety of all employees and insure that safe working conditions exist in all areas while implementing continuous improvement plans to eliminate all work related incidents
• Confer with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, policies and procedures
• Assure all standards are met and ensure compliance with all engineering specifications and certification agencies
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations, customer service and cost factors
• Control inventory, scrap and material utilization
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications, operating and/or production problems using six-sigma, root cause analysis and similar tools
• Able to work through the D.M.A.I.C. process
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• Work with production control supervisor to revise production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating systems
• Consults with maintenance personnel relative to modifications of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products
• Assist and mentor the development of those employees identified as possible candidates for future advancement through the use of training programs, educational opportunities and mentoring to better qualify them for current and future positions within the company
• Confer with management to uphold company policies, maintain superior employee relations and attain companywide goals
• Compile, store and retrieve production data
• Oversee plant to ensure a clean and orderly condition
• Perform and direct special projects as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Current driver’s license
• Must be able to commit to flexible work hours and be self-motivated
• May be required to do some traveling

EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in manufacturing, engineering or operations management; or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering or operations management and/or have 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical background is preferred
• A thorough knowledge manufacturing processes is highly desirable

Additional Information

Site Address: 1780 McCall Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.