Operations Manager, Watertube Boilers

• ◆Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: meeting production goals and achieve daily production in support of AOP, establishing manufacturing priorities, supply chain production control, coordination of activities with off-shift management and order shipments.
• ◆Successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains, emphasizing the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload.
• ◆Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements. Executes such activities, using the tools of the WPS, 5S, and quality to sustain a visually controlled environment that ensures conformance, improvement, and promotes problem-solving.
• ◆Ensure that standard work is followed, and all equipment is operational, in good working order, and safe through periodic audits and implementation of an auditing system
• ◆Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings, assigns team members' tasks, and coordinates support services needed outside the team.
• ◆Facilitates small group activities in support of Lean and meets with the employees regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.
• ◆Ensures effective cross-training for the Value Stream Associates, including backups from other areas, to ensure a continuous smooth-running Value Stream.
• ◆Works cross-functionally to develop the future state value stream map and manages the plans to achieve it.
• ◆Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Director of Operations or Superior Boiler management.
• ◆Travel

0-10% travel.

• ✓Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or Operations.
• ✓7+ years of diverse manufacturing background spanning multiple functional areas such as Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• ✓5+ years of leadership developing teams and mentoring future manufacturing leaders.
• ✓Experience working in scaling operations environments (high growth, new product lines or platform-based businesses).
• ✓Proven track record of driving measurable results such as scrap reduction, cost savings, productivity gains, throughput improvements, quality improvement, customer satisfaction enhancement, or supplier performance improvement.
• ✓Knowledge and experience in LEAN manufacturing and able to lead teams in LEAN process improvements/implementation.
• ✓Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• ✓Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

• ✓Previous P&L ownership experience preferred.
• ✓Sufficient experience and background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, inventory control, and strategic planning.
• ✓Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive changes.
• ✓Embraces change, a sense of urgency, and demonstrated comfort and command in a hands-on team environment
• ✓Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• ✓Lead as an effective coach, facilitator, and cross-functional team leader and member
• ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills