Operations Manager

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus Scope: As a Operations Manager at Superior Tire & Rubber Corp., you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations within assigned manufacturing areas to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

This role requires strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills to coordinate workflow, optimize resources, and meet production targets.

The Manufacturing Manager will work closely with supervisors, team leaders, and cross-functional departments including Scheduling, Engineering, Quality Control, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Environmental, Health, and Safety.

This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations.

Essential Job Functions: Planning/Coordinating Product Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules in coordination with Scheduling and other department leaders.Allocate resources, equipment, and personnel to meet production requirements while maintaining efficiency and quality.Monitor workflow and proactively address production bottlenecks or delays.Communicate production goals and updates to supervisors and team leaders.

Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and environmental regulations.Partner with the EHS Department to identify and address hazards, implement corrective actions, and promote safe work practices.Oversee proper use of PPE and adherence to established safety protocols.Conduct regular audits of work areas to confirm compliance with safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.

Team Collaboration Work closely with team members, supervision, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.

Communicate effectively with management and supervisors plant wide regarding job status and any issues.

Work closely with management, safety, maintenance, scheduling, engineering, and quality control on maintaining and progressing manufacturing processes.Provide an environment where communication is effective.

Quality & Continuous Improvement Oversee adherence to quality standards and specifications across all production areas.Collaborate with Quality Control and Engineering on audits, testing, and process validation.Ensure Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) are accurate, up to date, and followed by all team members.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and safety using lean manufacturing and 5S practices.Follow the 5S principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

Equipment & Maintenance Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) schedules are followed in collaboration with Maintenance.Monitor equipment performance and ensure timely completion of repairs.Coordinate with Maintenance and Purchasing for required parts, consumables, and tooling.Maintain systems for tracking equipment usage, downtime, and repairs.

Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and mentor supervisors, team leaders, and employees to achieve production goals.Promote effective communicatio...