Manufacturing Operations Manager

Company Overview:Accu-Fab is a leading precision metal fabrication manufacturing business specializing in the production of high-quality metal components and assemblies for various industries. Our state-of-the-art facility, advanced technologies, and skilled workforce enable us to meet our customers' demands with precision and efficiency. We are seeking a motivated and talented hands-on Operations Manager to join our team and contribute to the success and growth of our business.Job Summary:As the Operations Manager you will be accountable for the end-to-end Production and Quality of the Accu-Fab business. The production areas include raw material, laser/punch/debur, form, hardware insertion and assembly. The primary responsibilities of this role include ensuring employee safety, maintaining site security, facility maintenance, ensuring quality production standards, and focusing on on-time delivery of products. This position will lead the team for efficient production and active and ongoing continuous improvement.Requirements:7+ Years of manufacturing leadershipExperience with hands-on coaching using lean manufacturing as a guideAbility to communicate in English and Spanish.Ability to efficiently work with the ERP and Microsoft office applications.Fabrication experience is a plusResponsibilities:Employee Safety:Eliminate unsafe conditions.Eliminate unsafe actions.Document safety standards and ensure that they are known and followed by all employees.Proactively focus on gathering observations and creating corrective actions to prevent a near miss or injuryCoaching - Daily Loop 1 & Loop 2 Meetings:Coach the area supervisors for effective and efficient loop 1 meetings at the beginning of the shift every daily.The meeting must include safety, quality and delivery items.The meeting should include continuous improvement, production efficiency and attendance.Production and Quality:Oversee all production activities to meet quality standards and customer specifications.Utilize visual work instructions to ensure quality standards are known and followed.Define, measure, analyze, improve and control production efficiency for all areasEnsure the ERP production data is cleanUtilize Guidewheel machine monitoring to sustain and improve machine utilizationTPM and Facilities ManagementCreate and improve TPM visual work instructions and utilize process confirmation to ensure PM is completed.Keep all machines operational If it is broken, fix itMaintain the facilities for safe and efficient productionOn-time Delivery:Ensure adherence to process start dates via the production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations.Anticipate potential delays or bottlenecks and proactively address them to minimize disruptions and maintain on-time delivery.Team Management:Lead and motivate a team of hourly manufacturing employees, providing guidance and support as needed.Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, such as shifts in production schedules or unexpected issues, is important for a production supervisor.Continuous ImprovementA continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive daily improvements with a focus on sustain.Adaptability and willingness to learn and improve in all areas including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Continuous Improvement.