Operations Manager Summary

Operations Manager Job Opening in Detroit, Michigan. A global powerhouse in the automotive and industrial components sector is currently seeking an Operations Manager in the metro Detroit area. The company is seeking to groom and mold the Operations Manager into a director role over time. For the Operations Manager who can best demonstrate high-energy, tenacity, and a drive to continuously improve, the company is offering up a clear path of growth within the organization, as well as a strong salary and job benefits. Only the most confident Operations Managers should apply to this Detroit, Michigan job!

Detroit Operations Manager Overview:

The Operations Manager will primarily be responsible for continuously improving and optimizing production within manufacturing facility in Detroit, Michigan. This job will involve bargaining agreements, mentoring, and leading employees to be as efficient as possible at the Detroit, Michigan plant. The job will have several direct reports and will be overseeing the shift supervisors at the Detroit, Michigan plant. The Operations manager will be reporting to the Detroit Plant Manager.

Detroit Operations Manager Job Opening 

• The Operations Manager will need to drive continuous improvement and optimize production within the Detroit, Michigan plant.
• This role will also involve leading and bettering the performance of operations supervisors.
• The job will also involve practicing lean manufacturing methodologies to help remove manufacturing waste.
• The Operations Manager will need to help direct production planning, scheduling, materials management, material handling, distribution, engineering, and quality functions of the Detroit, Michigan manufacturing facility.
• The role will also be required to establish and maintain operational standards for plant employees to work towards.
• The Detroit, Michigan position will need to create various evaluations, including performance and production, in order to track how well the facility is operating.
• The Operations Manager will be supporting upper management with budgetary management, inventory control, equipment, and employees.
• The role will also involve the upkeep of the labor agreement between employees and management.
• The position will need to make sure that the facility conforms to on-time delivery of manufactured goods.
• The Operations Manager will complete other jobs as assigned.

Operations Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

• A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree is a must for this job.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred for this job.
• Demonstrated experience implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Six Sigma/kaizen certifications are plusses for this job.
• Between 4 and 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, primarily in a supervisory or managerial job.
• Adept written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience in automotive manufacturing is greatly preferred for this Detroit, Michigan job.

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