Working Location: Pune, India
Job Title:Plant Operation Manager/Head of Factory
Report Line: Vice President, Global Operations
Key requirement: has experience of setting up new connector/cable/electronics products assembly facility in India
SUMMARY:
The Operations Manager falls under the Vice President, Global Operations. The Operations Manager is a senior role which involves overseeing the production, quality and flow of goods throughout the facility. This individual will be highly visible on the floor and available to the staff, leads by example, be detail oriented, inspire the team, and set a tone of precision, excellence and responsiveness to customers and stakeholders. Oversight responsibilities include but not limited to Receiving, Warehouse Management, Production, Quality, Shipping, Human Resource, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Health and Safety, Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, and calibration.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- BS Degree in Engineering or Management.
- A minimum of 8 years of plant leadership experience ideally in a job shop assembly environment.
- Experience supervising multiple disciplines including hourly, non-exempt and exempt personnel. Experience managing managers is preferred.
- Creative thinking, good judgment, effective communication, and a willingness to confront and address complex issues are essential.
- Knowledge and experience in managing a multi-shift fast-paced assembly and distribution manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of problem-solving techniques such as Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints.
- Experience working in an AS9100D quality system.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Strong work ethic. Self-motivated.
- Strong analytically with the ability to motivate others.
- Team player working collaboratively with other managers.
- Demonstrated safety leadership skills. Leads by example regarding safety and product quality expectations.
- Possesses a Bias for action finding effective ways to address constraints and eliminate barriers without compromising safety or product quality.
- Has management courage to push back when the direction set is likely to fail, or that more effective solutions are available.
- Demonstrates skill in delegating effectively and providing key coaching and mentoring of site personnel along with effective recognition of performance.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to maintain good employee relations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Full Responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the physical site.
- Acts as a factory and business leader, developing strong staff and succession plans.
- Grow internal cohesion and support managers to bring out the full potential of their employees.
- Actively drives our global company's values, vision, and mission.
- Identifies performance issues, provide constructive developmental feedback, and assists in development planning to effectively manage and lead the professional growth of direct employees.
- Drives continuous process and quality improvement.
- Provides strong and visible leadership to drive cross-functional improvement at the site.
- Monitor and drive all departments to meet their required metrics.
- Ensures continuous throughput by allocation of staff and equipment.
- Ensure all products meet specifications (Government, Suppliers, Customers, & Company).
- Provides leadership and ownership in assuring compliance in Safety, Health and Environmental.
- Demonstrates a customer focused response and mindset.
- Ensure that all equipment and tooling meet standards.
- Maintains the highest possible standards both internally and externally.
- Ensures that all administrative procedures / work instructions are followed completely.
- Works closely with Product and Sales on new opportunities.
- Monitor and support the plant culture evolution on a regular basis.
