Manufacturing Operations Manager

Ref: AS8852244

31308, United States

$100,000

• Permanent
• Lean Manufacturing Expert
• Team Leadership
• Operational Excellence

About the candidate

The candidate, a seasoned Manufacturing Operations Manager, brings over 12 years of extensive experience in manufacturing operations, excelling particularly in high-performance environments. Their career is marked by a commendable track record of enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Being highly skilled in Lean manufacturing principles, Kanban systems, and production scheduling, the candidate specializes in optimizing workflows and improving on-time delivery metrics. Their collaborative approach enables them to effectively align cross-functional teams towards common organizational goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What makes them great?

• Reduced Waste: Implemented Lean methodologies that reduced waste by 20% in a high-volume facility, enhancing production efficiency significantly.
• Inventory Management: Introduced a FIFO inventory management system, reducing aged inventory levels by 30%, thus optimising material flow in an aerospace manufacturing setting.
• Operational Metric Enhancement: Played a crucial role in adopting a pull-based production model leading to a 15% improvement in on-time delivery rates.

Areas of expertise

• Lean Manufacturing: Proficient in the application of Lean principles to minimize waste and maximize efficiency throughout manufacturing processes.
• Kanban Systems & Production Scheduling: Expertise in employing Kanban systems and strategic production scheduling to improve workflow and operational timelines.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Adept at leading and harmonising cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and achieve business objectives.