Job Description
Job Description
Location : Lebanon, OH
Employment Type : 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring an Operations Manager for our client. This position is responsible for achieving key operational metrics, including On-Time Delivery and Labor Percentage of Sales, by developing an engaged, cross-trained, and flexible workforce.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
- The metrics you are directly responsible for are On-Time Delivery and Labor Percentage of Sales. To be successful with these metrics you need to develop an engaged, cross-trained workforce that is capable and willing to flex to the areas of need in the business. Creating tools and partnering with other parts of the business (scheduling, quality, continuous improvement, Employee Services) will help facilitate your success.
- Plan and organize production staff and equipment to achieve the necessary rate to meet sale requirements and achieve production goals. Communicate plans, schedules and goals to production lead as necessary and monitor progress to achieve those goals. Make sure production schedules are completed daily.
- Drive our values throughout production team so to have the best team possible. Hire the best employees and address poor performers (strong partnership with Employee Services).
- Understand and enforce company policies, core values, lean practices, safety 6S and be able to administer them fairly and consistently. Work with Employee Services on interpretation and application.
- Responsible for compliance to statutes such as OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, etc. that affect the production areas and employee health and safety.
- Serve as a mentor for our production leads to helping them achieve success in developing their teams and maximizing their leadership.
- Facilitate bottom-up improvements and remove obstacles by partnering with quality, engineering, continuous improvement, inventory, scheduling, and maintenance to help push through our employees improvements.
- Serve as the field general for the team. Having the pulse of the team so you understand what is occurring personally and what is impacting the metrics is vital to your success in this role.
- Notify Purchasing, Inventory Services and Warehouse personnel of any inventory outages / material problems.
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
BSc / BA in Engineering or Business Administration or similar production related field preferred or equivalent training and experience. Talented up and coming folks are encouraged to apply.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Experience / Certification in Six Sigma and / or Lean Preferred.Role model core values and hold others accountable.Proven coordination with peers.Strong team player – sharing information with peers and managers; effectively working with people across departments and business levels to accomplish company goals.Self and Other-Directed – Actively seeking solutions and improvements towards achieving goals.Leader with strong EQ and ability to apply in conflict situations to effectively resolve issues.Demonstrated ability serving as a direct model of behavior.Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office and metrics is required with proficiency in Navision a plus.Ability to work in fast-paced environment.Ability to move or lift to 50+ lbs.Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.Ability to utilize hand / eye coordination.Capability to stand for prolonged periods of timeCommunication skills.How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.
About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.
We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.
Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
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