Operations Manager

FLSA STATUS: Salary/Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Operations

SUPERVISOR: Business Unit Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Production Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Production Assemblers

Position Summary 

Power Connector, LLC is entering a new and exciting phase of growth and opportunity filled with innovative and progressive thinking and strategizing. In December 2021, Power Connector was acquired by the Trexon Global network. With this historic transition comes the need to enhance and grow the company through restructuring, reorganization, modernization, optimization, and business development. We, at Power Connector, are responsible for revolutionizing the company and securing and expanding its global connection.

Power Connector’s Operations Manager is critical in contributing to the fundamental changes that are transforming Power Connector. This position is instrumental in enhancing and strengthening our operations to enable the growth and development of the business by driving improvements in all operational functions, including production control and planning, material handling, manufacturing, and shipping and receiving. This position’s primary focus is to contribute and execute on the team’s strategic plans for operational optimization, expansion, and sustainability.

Power Connector’s Operations Manager is a dynamic, adaptable, open-minded problem solver with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills. This position plays a key role in sustaining and increasing our current operational capacity and output through strategic planning and efforts in increasing efficiency and productivity in all operational disciplines. This position enjoys the inherent challenges of sustaining and growing a business by increasing throughput, meeting shipment goals, balancing WIP and inventory, and optimizing financial metrics in a diverse and dynamic organization. This position has a strong influence on the fundamental principles guiding operational functionality and works closely with the Business Unit Director and Trexon corporate team to realize the company’s true operational potential.

Minimum Qualifications

 Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in Business, or relevant field
• 2-10 years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Previous experience in the connector or wire and cable industry (preferred)

 Knowledge:

• Proficient in MS Office
• Understanding of MRP systems and best practices
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, test procedures, etc.

 Skills:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Results-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skill, technical and nontechnical concepts
• Ability to work effectively under demanding and dynamic environments, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Ability to motivate team members in a creative and effective manner

Job Responsibilities

Operations Management: Oversee daily operations, planning, capacity, logistics and process improvement.

• Oversee operational systems, processes, and infrastructure while looking for opportunities of improvement or revision, such as managing capacity and SIOP-initiative tasks.
• Manage day-to-day business of the operations department, including production control, supply chain, production, and logistics.
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes.
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly priorities for operations based on inputs from shipment goals, customer PO status, WO status, supplier PO status, capacity, AP, AR, etc.
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of operations.
• Attend events, fairs, and exhibitions to keep abreast of the market's trends.
• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

Risk Management & Compliance: Analyze risk, ensure regulatory compliance and issue resolution when needed.

• Anticipate and track operational and tactical risks and provide strategic solutions.
• Raise and track issues and conflicts, remove barriers, resolve issues involving stakeholders and escalate to appropriate level when required.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.

 Environmental Health & Safety: Develop and complete safety audits, trainings, emergency response plans, and monitor EHS performance.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable environmental health and safety regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Identify potential hazards within the workplace, conduct risk assessments, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize risks.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees at all levels.
• Investigate workplace accidents, near misses, and injuries to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and work practices to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including employee training on emergency procedures and response protocols.
• Create and maintain EHS policies and procedures aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Track safety performance metrics, analyze data to identify trends, and generate reports for management on EHS performance.
• Communicate EHS policies and procedures effectively to employees at all levels, collaborating with departments to promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee EHS compliance for contractors and vendors working on-site (when applicable).

Leadership & Team Development: Train, coach and manage the performance of the team and culture.

• Train, coach, mentor, and provide feedback to team members.
• Foster a competitive yet collaborative team environment.
• Assess individual performance through observation and measurement and suggest corrective actions as needed.
• Being on-site on Saturdays as necessary

Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required. 

Internal and External Relationships

This position interacts with all internal departments (business development/sales, account management, production control, supply chain, production, logistics, inventory control, quality, finance and human resources). Externally, this position interacts with customers and suppliers.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and occasionally required to manipulate material up to 25 pounds (lift, carry, etc.). The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The use of PPE, including safety glasses, earplugs, and masks is required as needed.