Production Operations ManagerPelsue • Aurora, CO, US
Production Operations Manager
Pelsue • Aurora, CO, US
1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDrive 2S (Sort & Shine) every shift : clear, clean, and ready work areas; point-of-use tools and parts; simple visual controls. Write, version-control, and train Standard Work (WIs, checklists, visuals) for each station; keep it current and easy to follow. Run process audits against the written standards (short checklists at defined intervals); fix gaps quickly and update the standard. Use practical tools-A3 / 8D, 5-Why, Pareto, basic time studies, mistake-proofing (poka-yoke), and balanced work-to remove waste. Partner with ME / QE to improve routings / standard hours and reduce bid-to-actual variance. Deliver ≥90% utilized labor by controlling labor hours per unit, scrap / rework cost, yield, and throughput. Own bid-to-actual hours variance; publish a weekly variance tree (rate / volume / mix, yield, rework, learning curve). Approve overtime, rework plans, and expedites within delegation; quantify labor utilization impact before / after changes. Drive cost-takeout : learning curves, takt balance, routings / standard hours, make / buy, supplier resets. Achieve ≥95% First-Pass Yield (FPY); lead containment and corrective actions (A3 / 8D); maintain standard work and audits. Maintain control plans for Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features; gate first-article and first-pass of new options with a simple build check plan. Enforce safety standard work; stop-work authority; close findings on time; maintain strong 6S discipline. Run process audits on key stations; close findings within ≤5 business days and reflect changes in the written process. Translate awarded scope and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into manufacturable plans with Design for Manufacturability / Assembly (DFM / A), hazards assessed, and skills verified. Participate in risk reviews and production-hour estimating; own the handoff from quote to floor (BOM / WI readiness, first-article plan, control plan). Gate first-run builds with a concise check plan and visible KPI tracking (e.g., FPY, hours / unit). Directly lead Manufacturing Technicians; manage staffing, critical operations matrices, cross-training, and performance. Build a critical operations coverage plan (who can run what, by shift); set quarterly targets to de-risk bottlenecks. Coach to Pelsue values (Grace, Grit, Trust, Discipline, Versatility, Ownership); set clear expectations and provide timely feedback. Supply Chain : Align Buyers / Planners on kitting and expedites; maintain a visible materials risk board tied to labor utilization. Engineering : Coordinate ECO readiness, Work Instruction (WI) updates, and cycle-time effects; approve minor routing updates with data. Sales / Customer : Govern promise dates; recommend swaps inside the 12-week window to protect utilization and On-Time Delivery (OTD); escalate scope changes. Customer / Supplier Partnering : Communicate proactively; convert escalations into structured action plans and statused KPIs. Direct authority : Set / reset daily schedule; allocate labor; approve OT up to X hrs / tech / week; authorize material expedites up to $X; stop-build / stop-ship for safety / quality; update standard work with ME / QE sign-off. Guardrails : With ME / QE sign-off, approve minor routing updates backed by time studies and FPY data. With VP Ops approval : Headcount adds; capital; major supplier shifts; changes that increase standard hours or reduce FPY > Leadership & Execution : Manufacturing leadership, constraint management, decisive escalation, disciplined follow-through. Operational Excellence : Common-sense Lean (2S, visual controls, standard work), waste elimination, sustainable process control. Analytical Thinking : Uses data to manage hours / unit, scrap / rework, FPY, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, and bid-to-actual variance. Quality & Problem Solving : A3 / 8D, Pareto, root cause before change; standard work control. Customer / Partner Orientation : Turns ambiguity into clear production responses; communicates trade-offs crisply. Level 6 : Directly leads Manufacturing Technicians; sets and enforces daily standards; mentors cross-functional team members; coordinates cross-functionally to hit plan. Office plus regular presence on the manufacturing floor for troubleshooting and coordination (60%+ on the floor). Exposure to moderate noise and moving machinery. Everyone is empowered to stop work for safety / quality concerns; leaders respond quickly with containment and next steps. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer-based work. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Full-time, in-person. Typical schedule : Monday–Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. (overtime as needed). This position is not eligible for remote work due to the nature of the job. Minimal; occasional travel for customer visits, suppliers, or trade shows. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 7–10 years leading a value stream / product line(s) / programs with measurable cost and delivery outcomes, including direct people leadership on the shop floor. Demonstrated use of Lean tools (A3 / 8D, Value Stream Mapping, time studies, mistake-proofing) and standard work control. Systems : Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)-Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-and Microsoft Office; strong competency with visual management and standard work tools. Safety : Recordables = 0; audit closure ≤5 days; 6S score ≥X%. Quality : FPY ≥X%; MRB cycle time ≤Z days; warranty ≤W% of sales. Delivery : Schedule attainment ≥X%; OTIF ≥X%; past-due burn-down to plan. Cost / Contribution Margin : CM% ≥ plan; labor hrs / unit ≤ plan; scrap ≤X% of COGS; rework ≤X% of labor; bid-to-actual hours ≤X% variance (with glidepath for new builds). Stability : Station-level schedule adherence ≥X%; targeted changeover time (SMED) ≤X minutes. Inventory / Cash : WIP days ≤X; turns ≥X; kitting accuracy ≥X%. All areas marked with variables will be defined upon start of position.
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
Pelsue is an industry leader in manufacturing worker safety products and vehicles for the telephone, utility, and satellite communications industries. We recently moved to a new facility in Aurora, CO. Multiple production areas in the factory include a metal fabrication shop, trailer and van manufacturing flow lines, specialty vehicle build stations, safety product lines, and an in-house tent shop.
Who You Are
As a Manufacturing Operations Manager at Pelsue, you own day-to-day production execution and business performance for the 1–12 week Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) window. You deliver Safety, Quality, Delivery, and People. You lead Manufacturing Technicians and on-line leaders, coordinate supply readiness, and partner with Engineering and Sales to hit the plan-safely, on time, in spec. You focus on labor efficiency and set the cadence for disciplined execution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning & Execution (1–12 Weeks)
- Own the finite build schedule for weeks 1–3; publish a risked plan for weeks 4–6 and a forecast for weeks 7–12.
- Balance labor, tools, test capacity, and material readiness and protect throughput.
- Run Tier 1–2 huddles daily; confirm today / tomorrow build & ship plan; clear top blockers within 60 minutes.
- Publish a weekly S&OE brief (12-week view) : plan, constraints, KPI trend, risk & recovery actions.
- Maintain a tier-board KPI cadence : daily SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People); weekly deep-dive on misses with owners and due dates.
Operational Excellence & Lean (Common-Sense Lean)
Labor Efficiency Ownership
Quality & Safety
Project / Scope Transition (Quote-to-Floor)
People Leadership
Cross-Functional Leadership
Decision Rights
X%; plan moves beyond 12 weeks; decisions that reduce labor utilization or impact OTD.
COMPETENCIES
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
TRAVEL
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
METRICS OWNED (posted on the tier board)
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the background check. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the results of the background check are deemed unsatisfactory or inconsistent with the requirements of the position
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