Job Description
Performance Health is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to join our Akron, OH team. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operations of a single/multiple manufacturing sites overseeing employees, production, warehousing and efficiencies. Responsible for driving productivity and optimization of manufacturing processes.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Talent management is critical in driving culture change with this role:
Actively engages and partners with team and peers in organization to drive results
Experience building credibility as a leader and influencer
Sets clear expectations and gains alignment from the team as to the direction that is set
Creates an approachable culture and builds a strong sense of community and open communication
Focuses on constructive feedback by delivering effective and actionable advice to help others improve
Assumes ownership by setting production targets, manpower targets, delivery and process alignment and ensures that targets are achieved
Responsible for all production activities within the plant
Supports and leads shift supervisors
Directs and coordinates shift operations of manufacturing activities
Delivers quality products and services on time to achieve business objectives within established budget
Responsible for site safety. Ensuring compliance with all OSHA, Environmental, and all City, State and US regulations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce waste, and improve overall performance
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to identify opportunities for process enhancements, equipment upgrades, and production innovations
Responsible for performance monitoring and review, personnel accountability, hourly personnel time and attendance and disciplinary action
Coordinates with Maintenance to ensure optimized equipment uptime
Works with cross functional production teams proactively to identify, communicate, and resolve potential operating issues that may impact production
Aligns manpower as necessary to achieve business needs
Addresses urgent actions identified during Gemba walks or in other ways such as: safety, cleanliness, and proper operation techniques
Work requires greater than 30% floor time and 70% administrative tasks
Actively drives continuous improvement & leads lean events to drive productivity
Additional hours may be required to deliver company targets and demand
Oversees and participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.
Oversees schedules and assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of experience in industrial management/leadership required
2-5 years of engineering experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and managerial skills
Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division
Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others
Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel
Benefits
Our benefits include healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; wellness programs; discount purchase programs.
This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 and the opportunity to earn bonus, plus benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Performance Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, and any other characteristic protected by law.
