Alkegen

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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