Operations Manager (GM)

Full-Time Operations Manager (GM) at Evolution Driveline
Available Openings: 1
Apply By: February 28, 2025
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: commensurate based on experience
Education Level: N/A

Responsibilities

The General /Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all manufacturing, assembly, warehouse operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the scheduling, manufacturing and assembly of products in compliance with company goals and objectives.
  • Manage inventory of the organization, including warehouse and distribution operations.
  • Lead and manage the manufacturing and assembly operations to meet customer, quality, and on time delivery in full, while managing costs and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Drive capacity improvements to meet future planned goals of the company.
  • Champion operational excellence and lean initiatives to standardize work, improve productivity, output, and control cost.
  • Organize and direct workflow for satisfying production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
  • Provide performance reports on operational metrics.
  • Maintain employee safety and morale by creating a safe, comfortable and efficient work environment.
  • Maximize the efficiency of production lines and ensure effective resource utilization.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • College degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 10 years of production experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.10 years of management experience.
  • Background in LEAN or KAIZEN manufacturing preferable.
  • Demonstrated record of success in a substantial growth environment (10%+ per year). 
  • Demonstrated record of developing and enforcing safety policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
  • Experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, process improvement and inventory management.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in the industry relative to production and manufacturing.

Knowledge and Personal Attributes:

  • Creates an environment where employees are excited, engaged, comfortable and capable of delivering exceptional performance.
  • Humble intelligent leader with the ability to work and communicate within all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated focus on sales, customer service and team building with all departments.
  • Must be a self-starter, self-motivated; possess outstanding business acumen and self-discipline.
  • Outstanding time-management skills and natural ability to prioritize for self and team.
  • Strong sense of urgency, focus and ability to hold team accountable to meet and exceed objectives.
  • Practical problem solver, analytical and timely.
  • Strong ability to develop operational strategies and safety programs.
  • Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • High-level leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Able to listen, motivate, influence, train people and build teams.
  • Able to interact with customers and all levels of professionals.
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Evolution Driveline

Contact: Michele Walsh
Phone 859-215-8029
405 Universal Diagonal Street
Algona, Iowa 50511
US