Job Order Detail

Description

The Operations Manager Extraordinaire (OME) will be responsible for two main functions, respectively - managing and functioning profitable plant operations while providing strong leadership to maintain a positive work climate in a Lean environment of continuous improvement

The major responsibilities of the OME involve planning, organizing and directing inspired team members and their responsibilities.  You will be actively involved in the day-to-day operations, visible on the floor.  

You will be responsible for maximizing use and profitability of the plant facilities by promoting/enhancing plant and employee efficiencies in the areas of quality, capability and cost efficiencies, GMP implementation and compliance, plant equipment utilization and plant scheduling systems.

The Candidate

The Operations Manager Extraordinaire will be an individual best described by colleagues a professional with the following character:

Dispositional
1.    Self-motivation (personal drive, internal motivation, desire to succeed)
2.    Sense of humility (Being one among others, not having to know everything, not self-absorbed)
3.    Affability (laughter, outgoing, friendly nature, ease in interacting with people)

Interpersonal behaviors
1.    Creating accountability (holding team member and themselves accountable, the buck stops here mentality,
2.    Leading by example
3.    Developing trust (honest, forthright, integrity)

Managerial processes of managing downwards
1.    Stretch goals (take care of the day-today but also have a bigger vision of where the plant needs to go, set the bar high)
2.    Influencing and learning from below (managing signals and symbolic gestures, go home with a dirty shirt, two-way communication, being on the plant floor frequently, if you see a problem- fix it)
3.    Empowering direct reports (careful team selection, build a diverse team, give team members a voice, tolerate disagreement)

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