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Operations Leader Location(s): Laurel, MS, US, 39441 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 69374 The Operations Leader creates and fulfills the monthly and quarterly production schedules that achieve Planned Revenue, Labor Contribution Margins, On-Time Delivery, and Quality. This position gives proper direction to all production personnel in order to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled. The Operation Managers is responsible for manufacturing operations and implements lean manufacturing while maximizing production. This leader is a change agent developing short and long-term goals and creating a continuous environment with an unconditional commitment to safety, waste, and employee engagement Responsibilities Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, safety work place, and exceed customer requirements Generates monthly reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs Drives a corporate culture that focuses on facts, tangible results and behaviors Provides input for selection of appropriate manufacturing equipment to ensure the most cost efficient solution is available within company budget guidelines Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures Produces products by establishing production planning systems; maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, improving products and processes Interfaces closely with Plant GM and Supply Chain Manager to effectively develop purchasing and logistical systems, inventory and production control requirements Achieves financial objectives by establishing objectives; developing budgets; controlling costs, maximizing use of available assets Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Provides leadership needed to ensure the product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant Ensures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals from stated AOP Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy Works with all functional departments to actively pursue manufacturing excellence programs along with fostering a “one Plant” partnership with peers to achieve aligned goals Develops and implements with Plant GM an annual operating plan including capital plan, cost down projects, production department budget, eliminating non-value, and defining Six Sigma & Kaizen profit improvement programs across the plant Behaves continuously and consistently with desired Masonite Mprove values, and characteristics Communicates and facilitates meetings effectively Identifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely manner Keeps abreast of emerging technology and industry practice Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate throughout the organization Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position Good oral and written communication skills Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & MS Project Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy Must be familiar with various measuring devices and analyzing information Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Operations Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management preferred Experience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing Six Sigma Lean GB certification highly desired or ability to obtain within 12 months About Owens Corning Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. 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