Operations Manager Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is a technical leader with strong operations experience who will oversee the Standex Electronics EDGE Concord, NH site, ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff. This leader must be hands-on with the ability to motivate and give clear guidance, while balancing all stakeholders. In addition, this leader should be customer-focused and able to operationalize different customer expectations.What You'll DoEstablish and monitor manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and financial goals are achieved.Ability to provide a strategic direction that energizes and motivates employees, while also helping with tactical planning and execution.Oversee and participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.Oversee schedules and assignments for the plant.Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.Promote a positive working environment with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.Promote continuous improvement activity, including new equipment that will enhance safety, quality, productivity and effectiveness.Consistently operate in a collaborative manner.Establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve company goals and objectives.Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of manufacturing activities.Estimate risks and apply risk mitigation techniques.Support new product introduction, drive throughput and efficiency improvements and materials cost reductions.Coach and mentor team membersWhat You'll BringA bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.At least eight years of experience in industrial management.Proficient skills with MS Word and Excel.Ability to set overall strategy and drive continuous improvement.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and team-building skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Ability to work independently, strong teamwork, and organizational skills.Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Ability to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome.Change management skills to include the practical implementation of lean manufacturing.Ability to work on-site, full-time.Must be US Citizen due to government contract requirements.