Operations Manager

·       Hires and trains new employees.

·       Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.

·       Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. 

·       Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.

·       Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.

·       Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.

·       Oversees the shipping and receiving functions.

·       Determines labor needs to meet production goals.

·       Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.

·       Coordinates with marketing and sales departments to determine pricing, timing, and number of sales promotions, and products to be sold.

·       Assists with, or prepares and updates, organization’s operations manual and policies.

·       Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.

·       Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.

·       Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.

·       Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred.

·       Certification through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) preferred.

·       Five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·       Must be able to access and navigate the production facility.

·       Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.