Operations Manager

Overview

Coordinate activities of the production department with support departments and ensure that all plant operational goals are met in a timely and cost effective manner, utilizing knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of manufacturing machines and equipment.

 

About the work location:

Kansas City is home to one of Stryten Energy’s key industrial battery plants where our seasoned team is building stored energy solutions that keep the world moving. Stryten Energy , is conveniently located in the Fairfax District and has a long history of making great products for our nation, including B-25 bombers during WW2 to important industrial batteries today. We take care of our 210 employees. Our average tenure is just under 12 years and we have a proven track record of investing in your career. Promotion from the floor is common and we emphasize employee referrals. As the saying goes, we work hard, and we play hard. Throughout the year, we hold several company-sponsored events to bring employees together, including lunch and learns, company picnics, and holiday parties.

 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of shop floor management in assigned areas.
• Provide guidance and direction to Area Managers
• Assure production levels are attained by anticipating needs, establishing goals, and determining priorities.
• Determine direct and indirect manning requirements to maximize throughput.
• Serves as point-of-contact for all internal plant operational issues and concerns for all internal and external customers.
• Provide leadership and direction in the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations through employee involvement in the implementation of Lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma techniques (DMAIC) and kaizen events aligned with the overall strategy of the company.
• Analyzes operational performance and develops priorities for improvements across multiple product platforms.
• Responsible for driving safety performance within the plant operations team
• Demonstrates safe work practices in accordance with the OSHA, and the EPA. Provide leadership and direction in instilling a safety and environmental compliance culture validated through Company policies, local audits and continued improvements in safety & environmental metrics.
• Recognize potential in the operations team to develop and promote employees, while establishing inclusion and accountability.
• Promote cooperation between shifts, assure excellent communication avenues, and provide recognition.
• Promptly review disciplinary problems and recommend action.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience, Certifications
• Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, or Engineering
• 5+ years of Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in leading to lean, JD Edwards, QI Macros, Ignition
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing as well as other training in formal problem solving and operational analysis.
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machining methods
• Six Sigma/Lean certification
• Experience in developing plans that meet a variety of goals simultaneously and the ability to change these plans as business conditions change.
• Experience utilizing analysis tools to determine opportunities for improvement.

 

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Strong written, oral communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Good detail orientation along with solid root cause analysis, problem identification, and resolution skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to inspire and motivate associates along with ability to work effectively within all levels of the organization
• Computer knowledge and skills; MS Office, intermediate to advance in excel
• Must have strong project management skills with leadership experience in a supervisory capacity. Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5s, and Six Sigma techniques, Continuous Improvement, single piece flow systems, TQM, Kanban material flow, etc.
• Must be willing to work additional hours and varied working hours to effectively manage people across all shifts.

 

Environment & Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, and extreme heat and humidity.
• While much work will be performed in an office setting, significant time will be required in the manufacturing facility, where additional exposure is likely. Required to wear PPE while on the manufacturing floor.
• Noise levels in the manufacturing facility are usually high.
• All employees are required to wear full-faced respirators inside the manufacturing facility.
• Qualified candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

 

Travel

• Travel as required to meet business needs.

 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.