Senior Operations Manager

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

The Senior Operations Manager will guide a team of Production Leaders who drive productivity and efficiency in their respective business units. The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for the organization's manufacturing processes and will ensure that the manufacturing floor's internal and external customers receive quality products on time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of the areas of responsibility including but not limited to: safety, quality, delivery, service, production, cost reduction programs, new product introductions, process improvements, personnel management, and special projects. 
• Formulate manufacturing policies and programs.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of the company’s strategic and tactical plans, providing the needed focus and drive to achieve its overall objectives.
• Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
•  5S experience and implementation
• Assists executive team with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
• Lead, coach, and train employees toward team concepts and foster an environment of empowerment and high performance.

• Identify and develop opportunities for process and productivity improvements and production scale-up and growth.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
• Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others.
• Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
• Knowledge of precision machining processes to include but not limited to Mills, Lathes, CNC (computer numerical controlled) machines.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Benefits

• Medical – IBC
• Dental – The Standard Insurance Company
• Vision – IBC – included in medical premium
• Company Paid Life Insurance – The Standard Insurance Company
• Group Additional Life and AD&D Insurance-The Standard
• Group Short and Long Term Disability Insurance- The Standard
• 401 (k) w/ match – Aon (VOYA) (90 Days after full-time hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch everyday for all employees

Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time.