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Operations Manager
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases. Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process
- Develop and implement strategies that optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing operations
- Ensure that manufacturing operations comply with all relevant safety and environmental regulations
- Develop and manage the annual manufacturing budget and monitor and control expenses to ensure that they remain within budgetary constraints
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality while reducing product cost and increase margins
- Manage and develop a large team of manufacturing professionals, providing coaching and mentoring
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and sales
- Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
- Develop and implement consistent processes and best practice strategies, policies, procedures, and goals
- Lead recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of high-performance team members
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for manufacturing
- Address escalated customer issues with speed and urgency
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the rotating equipment industry
- Extensive knowledge in manufacturing that are consistent with pump products, and how they are manufactured for the cryogenic industry preferred
- Proven track record of developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability
- Experience managing budgets and controlling expenses for operations
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental and safety regulations
- Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of quality control systems and procedures
- Hands-on experience working with global manufacturing operations
- Broad knowledge of multi-functional and multi-site teams working in a global environment
- Broad knowledge working with cryogenic industries
- Hands-on experience with Problem Solving / Six Sigma Project Planning / Project Management experience is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Progressive experience in roles leading manufacturing operations
- High adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership at all levels of the organization
- Self-motivated with extremely strong sense of urgency-act as a change agent in the organization
- Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Commitment to safety is essential
- Professional office environment
- Manufacturing/production environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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