Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Pocahontas, AR

Company: Pocahontas Aluminum Company

About Us: Pocahontas Aluminum Company, established in 1963, manufactures windows and doors for modular homes, food trucks, hunting blinds, and other industries, serving customers with dedication and integrity for over six decades. 

Position Overview: As the Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, customer satisfaction and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving continuous improvement in all aspects of our manufacturing operations.  This position reports to the president of Pocahontas Aluminum Company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and enhance product quality standards.
• Implement and enforce quality control processes to minimize defects and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Lead and mentor a team of production supervisors and operators, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.

• Manage and optimize the allocation of resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure a steady supply of raw materials and components.

• Enforce and promote a culture of safety throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Implement and monitor health and safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all employees.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to optimize operational expenses.
• Analyze budgetary information to ensure operations are within financial constraints.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in operations management within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and health and safety standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Professional development opportunities