Operations Manager

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Operations Manager provides full leadership and accountability for all plant operations, including safety, production, quality, maintenance, engineering, environmental compliance, and cost performance. This role drives a culture of extreme ownership, zero injuries, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring manufacturing objectives, budgets, and workforce plans are achieved. The Plant Manager develops and executes short- and long-term operating strategies, leads and develops leaders at all levels, and ensures adherence to company policies, labor standards, and safety regulations to deliver efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective operations.

Pay is $125k - $160k based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and plan maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime and production.
• Develop an effective machinery maintenance program, including preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Maintain close observation over maintenance operations, providing guidance concerning proper maintenance methods.
• Oversee the development and operation of maintenance data systems, delay reporting, inventory control, equipment history, and maintenance cost tracking.
• Maintain an attitude of extreme ownership over all plant operations, safety and performance.
• Drive for no injuries through communication, training and leadership by example.
• Develop, establish, and administer short- and long-term manufacturing and operating plans to meet established goals and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to established manufacturing plans and policies.
• Participate with the development and administration of plans for Maintenance, Plant Engineering and Environmental.
• Ensure adherence to established plans and policies.
• Coordinate and expedite manufacturing operations including such matters as production scheduling, engineering, procurement, production operations, tooling and maintenance.
• Employ proper motivating techniques and delegate appropriate authority to department managers to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Maintain supervision over production operations, coordinating with Maintenance, Plant Engineering and Environmental.
• Maintain conformance with budget, and proper utilization of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Counsel, coach and develop supervisors and nonexempt associates.
• Ensure that all departments follow established guidelines for safety, production, quality, and environmental quality.
• Optimize production schedules and meet quality and cost standards.
• Maximize production efficiency and continuously seek to reduce the cost of operations by developing new and refining current processes and utilizing the work force more efficiently.
• Oversee and direct the preparation of operating budgets for plant departments.
• Administer budgets and monitor budget compliance during the business year, taking appropriate corrective action in the event of a budget variance.
• Oversee and coordinate various programs and functions which are essential to the manufacturing process, such as safety, training, housekeeping, wage and salary administration, and plant protection and security.
• Maintain an adequate workforce to fulfill production requirements.
• Participate in the interview process for management positions as necessary.
• Lead and pursue strategies to enhance associate morale and maintain union-free environment and to maximize production efficiency.
• Oversee efforts which ensure conformance with Company work rules and regulations.
• Oversee efforts which encourage the use of safety equipment and devices while encouraging proper housekeeping to produce a safe work environment.
• Coach associates to eliminate hazardous conditions and work practices.
• Maintain awareness of improved operational methods, production processes, or equipment which improve quality and productivity and reduce waste.
• Oversee installation or modification of equipment via Plant Engineering and Maintenance responsibilities.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Wellness Programs and access to Worksite Wellness Center, including family members.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages.
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor’s in business administration or engineering or equivalent.
• Seven to ten years of experience.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent root cause/corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.