Title: Operations Manager

Location: Fresno, CA

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We are seeking an Operations Manager with Industrial Manufacturing experience to join our team! You will oversee the activities of a team of production workers, supervising plant manufacturing operations including steel product Manual Machining, CNC Machine, Sheet Metal Fabrication, welding, assembly and QC testing..

The company provides mission-critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services in oil and gas, power generation, water and wastewater, and general industry, with an unparalleled focus on your specific industry needs. Our innovative approach will deliver the support you need through design, installation, and operation, providing continuity and confidence in your flow control. You can count on us for knowledgeable customer support, innovative engineering design, a global footprint, and supply chain, aftermarket parts and service, and unmatched responsiveness to meet your demanding schedules.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Under the general direction of the Plant Manager, responsible for the strategic planning and management of manufacturing operations in a variety of manufacturing disciplines to achieve specific production output, productivity and quality goals that relate directly to the achievement of the company’s financial and customer service plans and responsibility to oversee efficiency and production, the employees, and to ensure the plant consistently runs efficiently, quickly, safely, and smoothly. To maintain optimal operation, the Operations Manager will assign workers, create work schedules, develop production schedules, and hire and train new staff targets.

Essential Functions

• Successfully plan, direct, and manage company assets and personnel in the execution of manufacturing tasks to fulfill customer orders for both standard and customized pump products.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to plan and schedule the execution of specific production work orders to be completed to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Ensure that personnel under direct management authority are trained and skilled in the proper and safe operation of equipment, tools, and fixtures necessary to execute production and support functions.
• Participate in the long-range planning of production capabilities and capacities in support of the company’s strategic and business plans.
• Participate in the development of annual budgets and capital expenditures.
• Monitor day to day operations for labor and equipment utilization to ensure the positive attainment of production output and product cost goals.
• Directly interview potential employees and staff open positions to ensure continuation of production when adjustments to labor capacity are required.
• Complete Personnel Development Plans and subsequent performance appraisals and merit reviews for all employees under management.
• Participate in succession planning and conduct ongoing employee development activities to grow and mentor our human resources.
• Ensure adherence to Quality, Safety, and Environmental compliance processes in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Be responsible to ensure all employees are trained and proficient in the requirements of these programs and policies.
• Work regularly with employee groups to find ways to execute production work in improved ways consistent with Lean Manufacturing and other improvement concepts as applied to specific areas of responsibilities and in codependent departments and business disciplines.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of pertinent shop functions.
• EHS responsibilities per the Duty of Care document
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Production Supervisors

BACKGROUND & COMPETENCES

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent experience and skills to perform successfully as an Operations Manager.

Professional Experience

• Five years of progressively increasing responsibilities in Production and Manufacturing Management.
• Superior management capability to lead, motivate and develop production and manufacturing employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Due to the nature of the job, an operations manager must be physically able to sit, stand and walk the plant, bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts and driving an automobile, etc., for long periods of time. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment and avoidance of trips and falls.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment and avoidance of trips and falls. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• There is a requirement to visit the various shop areas with short exposure to weather and noise. Occasional use of safety equipment (personal protective equipment) is required.