Operations Manager

**Plasman**

**One Company, One Driving Force**:
We believe that what separates the impossible from the possible is perspective. Together we have the solution. More important than where you are going, is who you get there with. We are innovative and collaborative, time-honored and future-focused, and above all we are dedicated to our work, our customers, and each other. From design to delivery, across the globe, we make shared visions a reality. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. We are Plasman, and we are One Driving Force.

At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. With over 4000 employees across 24 locations we believe the most impressive thing we've built is our workforce.

**Plasman, Windsor 3 Manufacturing** **is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as**:
**Operations Manager**

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for managing, updating, and ensuring sufficient resources are available for the Operations groups while ensuring compliance to all Quality and Business Operating System requirements and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and motivate all employees as a team to achieve all expectations and targets set for the facility
- Assist General Manager in managing the operations to ensure no negative variances and expeditiously correcting variances as they arise
- Work with the direct management team to ensure all customer requirements are met, and interact with the customer as necessary
- Work with the Plasman management team to ensure all expectations and targets are met for the organization
- Assist in development & implementation of Quality and Business Operating systems
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives relative to the production departments
- Develop a team atmosphere by utilizing cross-functional teams during planning and implementation reviews which should include all levels of employees
- Monitor and report the goals for each department through the effective use of the objectives of the performance management program (PMP)
- Meet company requirements for annual completion of subordinates PMP
- Develop and review plant production & capacity plans and associated inventory targets
- Monitor and exceed customer satisfaction targets
- Ensure that sufficient resources are available for each department including training, safety standards, personnel, business and shop tools through regular business meetings
- Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of the business
- Actively support and direct lean initiatives
- Participate in the development and execution, and if required, communicate any corrective action requests made by the customer
- Manage and insure the development and communication of any supplier or customer constraint plans
- Assist and lead by example to ensure compliance to TS/ISO standards and participation in Audits (internal and external) and Management reviews
- Participate in monthly JHSC meetings and accident investigations if required
- Direct managers & supervisors in maintaining positive employee relations and a safe work environment
- During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures and participate in corrective action activities as necessary.
- Promote an atmosphere of teamwork at all times
- Complete any other duties as assigned
- Directs supervisors in maintaining positive employee relations and safe work environment
- Ensure that all employees receive proper training and understand all job tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Must possess a post-secondary diploma or equivalent designation or equivalent experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, with preference given to those who have completed some or all of a College/University level program
- Must have a minimum of 7 years progressive experience in plant operations within a large automotive environment, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles
- Understanding of expectations detailed through Organization Statements, Standards, Visions, Policies and Procedures (i.e. Mission, Values, Code of Conduct, Operational, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety) as referenced in Employee Handbooks and communicated through Orientation and/or other training awareness opportunities
- Ability to perform well in high pressure situations
- Possess strong business acumen with good understanding of customer measurables and a solid understanding of equipment and processes used within the automotive industry
- Capable of independent travel to, from and within designated regions
- Meets expectation rating (rating score of 2 or 3) in all applicable competencies as defined in the Performance Management Process
- Access to reliable transportation
- Must