Operations Manager

Big Ass Fans is searching for an Operations Manager to join the team! This person will oversee BAF operations while building a world-class manufacturing team.

Leadership Characteristics

• Has the ability to motivate the workforce.
• Persuasive, a good listener, naturally enthusiastic and practical.
• Confident and able to command respect, well organized, systematic and professional.
• Has the ability to introduce and win support for a measurement culture, particularly in scheduling and working closely with customer needs.
• Effective organization development, leadership, and change management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team and is responsible for employee maintenance (forecasting, operational efficiencies, reviews, etc.), including the management and assistance of company growth through guidance and training.
• Build and develop a world-class manufacturing and operations team.
• Strengthen the current measurement systems to accurately report performance of key measurable.
• Responsible for ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization
• Responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the process management, production daily scheduling, production quality control and cost improvement methodologies.
• Responsible for ensuring those processes needed for the safety, health and environment and quality management systems are established, implemented and maintained.
• Assist in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures.
• Recommend change when necessary and assist in implementation of new processes.
• Assist in goal setting, skill enhancement and performance reviews activities for staff
• Investigate and resolve any issues resulting from substandard performance.
• Ability to lead a team of personnel by providing leadership, assistance and advice.
• Manage the assigned financial aspect of the team, which may include subset ownership of the assigned budget.
• Demonstrate positive leadership to teammates and represents oneself as a positive stakeholder in all situations.
• Ensure an affirmative focus and representation of corporate initiatives to all teammates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 5 years of experience in a related field
• Track record for delivering results (operational results, developing others, retaining high performers, creating a positive, trusting work environment, safety)
• Capable of creating an environment of support and accountability
• Previous leadership and management experience
• Intelligent, effective communicator, works well with others, treats employees fairly
• Track record of building and working in a team atmosphere
• History of successfully developing and coaching direct reports
• Transferable management skills

Why live life Big Ass?

You want benefits? We've got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong. Did we break another record today? Let's open the beer fridge and make plans to meet this weekend at the company sponsored social outing.

Why haven't you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.