If you are a dynamic operations leader with a track record of delivering strong results, Ideal Steel has a great opportunity for you!  The Operation Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of operation strategies in order to achieve production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.  This position will lead a team or purchasing, inventory, and production optimization.  This position will report to the General Manager of Ideal Steel. 

Core Value Expectations

· Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position

· Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally

· Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork

· Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide

· Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring

Primary Role Expectations

* Promote the company mission, purpose, and core values in all activities and duties

*  Develop the strategic direction for the operation team to drive organic growth while maintaining profitability and maximizing resources

* Lead and develop a high-performance operations team including appropriate goalsetting, performance management and establishment of production metrics to ensure overall goals are achieved

* Analyze and understand production processes to develop solutions and strategies to improve KPI’s and

profitability

* Work with leadership as well as internal and external resources to ensure delivery of customer expectations and quality product while ensuring safety of employees

* Operations

o Develop an operation strategy and implement initiatives for the team to grow the business by achieving production, safety, and quality goals.

o Own the overall operations process and execution including aiding in process improvements through the enhancements of production processes via continuous improvement initiatives

o Proactive approach to identifying issues to minimize production bottlenecks

o Lead and assist in optimizing the full production process from order creation through building shipment including areas such as purchasing, inventory, production, etc. to increase production throughput and ensure quality products

o Train and develop the operation teams through effective continuous improvement development, performance management, and succession planning including conducting operation team meetings as well as individual 1:1s

o Focus on enhancing and developing an improved recruiting and onboarding program in conjunction with HR for welders, fitters, machine operators, inspectors, purchasing, inventory, etc. prioritizing the needs for succession planning of existing operations staff

* Planning and Business Intelligence

o Partner with GM to establish sales and financial goals for the company in coordination with Ambassador Supply leadership and plan and direct the operation team to meet these goals

o Develop and implement a manufacturing optimization plan with monthly goals and updates

o Implement initiatives to fulfill the annual optimization plan with monthly changes and updates

o Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of production metrics

o Analyse and develop KPIs to enhance our understanding of our existing processes, technologies, headcount, equipment, etc to drive improved company and individual employee performance

o Ensure process documentation is routinely updated

*  Community

o Motivate and manage personnel to meet operational and financial goals

o Create unity by working with all employees and stakeholders to meet needs and improve processes

o Select, assign, and develop operation staff; conduct performance reviews; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems

o Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees

o Know each employee by name, demonstrate care and trust and build relationships as applicable

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· 5+ years of applicable, industry, and leadership experience

· Strong knowledge in the manufacturing processes driven by production metrics. Pre-engineered metal building manufacturing experience preferred

· Proven track record in managing an operations team in a manufacturing environment. Six sigma or related disciplines preferred

· Experience and proven ability to implement effective systems, processes, and metrics

· Entrepreneurial thinker, visionary with strategic planning skills

· Strong language, mathematical, and reasoning skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 products and ability to learn and use ERP systems

· Valid driver's license and record of the appropriate type and class to operate company vehicles

Physical Requirements:

· Perform the position’s physical functions with extensive mobility and ease including walking, sitting,

standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to operate tools necessary for the job