Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our client, a supplier of high-quality interconnect products is looking for an Operations Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing hands-on leadership to a production team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring world-class safety and customer service levels at their ISO 9001 facility.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Provide hands-on leadership to a production team of approximately 55 employees, exemplifying the company\'s vision and values.
• Develop and implement safety programs to maintain world-class safety levels at the facility.
• Deploy LEAN, 5-S, and 6-sigma initiatives to improve processes.
• Actively participate on the plant floor to gain a deep understanding of the people, products, processes, and equipment driving production and success.
• Focus intently on customer service by ensuring on-time shipments, high-quality products, and excellent customer satisfaction and service.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce waste, and eliminate non-value-added operations.
• Develop and implement appropriate business processes in support of the company\'s strategic vision.
• Develop in-house KPIs that drive productivity improvements, safety, quality, schedule achievement, and other pertinent business criteria.
• Provide effective communication to staff through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Lead new production launches and customer-facing activities as required.
• Identify opportunities for automation to reduce labor costs, including custom equipment.

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, with a preference for Electrical or Electronic industries.
• Proven expertise in implementing and utilizing continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, and Transactional Lean to drive process improvements.
• The ability to manage teams, transform organizational culture, and secure buy-in from employees.
• Exceptional communication skills for challenging the status quo, inspiring others, and demonstrating a dedication to excellence.
• Comfort and proficiency with new technology and tools.
• A post-secondary education.

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