Position Description
Job Summary
If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
The Operations Manager is responsible for managing and implementing all Engineering, Quality Systems, Customer Service, Tooling and Production operations and shop activities at our site in Orange, Connecticut. The Operations Manager is responsible for mentoring and coaching personnel, direct supervision of select departments, and coordinating the activities to achieve site objectives. Working in conjunction with cross functional site partners, the Operations Manager ensures on-time delivery of high quality products, that are produced in a safe and efficient manner while maximizing capacity with minimum cost.
The Operations Manager position is responsible for supervising, coaching and developing all direct reports in the manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This position requires strong leadership and people skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts and translate to effectively mentor employees and achieve location KPIs. The position will be responsible for hiring, performance management, and documentation of all assigned employees. This position also requires the ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of professionals and cultures within and outside of the company.
Key Accountabilities:
Responsible for helping to define and improving the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics including proactive safety indicators, quality escapes, on time delivery, and cost savings.
Lead systematic cost improvement and state-of-the-art operations and systems consistent with Manufacturing 4.0, which will include site capacity and technology evaluations, building re-design and/or expansions on-site and remotely, and WCM Methodologies.
Works with managers on a daily basis and interfaces with such teams to meet customer needs and priorities. Responsible for interviewing, and assists hiring.
Responsible for performance management, team member development as well as continual learning for assigned team. Monitors individual performance levels, and writes and conducts employee performance evaluations. Responsible for coordinating staff availability.
Works independently and holds employees accountable for following procedures and achieving results. Ensures equipment is kept in safe working condition. Enforces all safety procedures and policies. Responsible monitor output, productivity, waste, downtime, and business process effectiveness. On a daily basis, researches, reconciles and dispositions gaps between targets and actual results.
Audits areas to ensure processes and procedures are being followed in safety, cleanliness, process and methodologies. Implements concepts, techniques and processes, providing continuous performance improvement. Upholds the highest standard of excellence. All other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree - Materials Science, Manufacturing, Engineering or related subject matter; Required.
MBA - Preferred.
Experience:
- 7+ years of Manufacturing and Operational Experience; Required.
- Experience within Management, Required.
- Able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and have the flexibility to support operations in accordance with departmental and company schedules and priorities.
- Strong leadership skills - experience leading and developing teams directly and cross functional. Proven track record of engagement and empowerment of team members.
- Experience using problem solving tools such as '5 Whys', Lean Six Sigma etc.
- Able to influence internally and externally to achieve target results.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and problem solving skills.
- Able to communicate company goals and initiatives to employees.
Company Summary
Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions - most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives - as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
Join Us at Saint-Gobain Mobility. Together, we'll achieve the impossible!
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Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.