Alkegen
Operations Manager
Fulton, NY
Sponsorship not specified$115k-$143kDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceLogisticsProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- The Operations Manager is responsible for leading daily plant operations in a high-volume Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead production, maintenance, logistics, and engineering functions to ensure seamless plant performance
- Drive adherence to production schedules and customer delivery requirements
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues
- Drive internal and external quality performance, including PPM reduction and customer satisfaction
- Partner with quality teams on audits, containment, and corrective actions
- Support APQP, PPAP, and launch activities
- Lead safety programs, audits, and corrective actions
- Maintain Alkegen's highest level of safety standards on site including identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, managers, and department leaders
- Drive employee engagement, accountability, and performance management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required
Nice to have
- Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDIPC) targets
- Act as Plant Manager in their absence
- Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, standard work)
- Identify and execute productivity improvements, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives
- Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO quality standards
- Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company HSEQ regulations.
- 7 to 10 years of experience in automotive manufacturing (Tier 1 preferred)
Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Compensation
- Conduct monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with direct reports and complete annual performance appraisals
Equal opportunity
- We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact.
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