Operations Manager

Company Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to truss manufacturers. Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive. We are also a leader in delivering software solutions to homebuilders to increase productivity and profitability.
ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. 

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, cost reductions, on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and plant performance measures. The role ensures timely delivery of a quality product, in quantities that meet sales demand and at a cost that insures profitability and growth consistent with ITW objectives. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop robust manufacturing plans and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards. 
• Direct and drive the operations team to achieve KPI goals for safety, quality, throughput, on-time delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Ensure that materials are purchased, delivered, stored, and managed to meet the location requirements; conduct demand analysis and gain full understanding of MRD Toolbox application
• Proactively partner with Engineering, Sales and Marketing on New Product Development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company needs for capital investments and improvement projects and execute on all operational CAPEX projects.
• Consistently reduces costs through productivity gains and sourcing improvements.
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and quality
• Manage compliance with state and federal regulations and company standards.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops talent within the team. Builds a diverse, high performing team. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organizations strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing condition.
• Driving Execution – ensures the effective execution of key processes that will drive efficiency by aligning communication, people, culture, and process. Analyze information, generate alternatives, and commit to the boost solutions for execution. Can be counted on to exceed goals, successfully; very bottom-lined oriented; steadfastly pushes self and other for results.
• Building Organizational Talent – Attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals; creating a learning environment that ensures associates realize their highest potential, allowing the organization to meet future challenges.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or similar field required
• 5+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment including full supervision of a multi-shift team, safety, quality, and supply chain
• Proven business results of improving operational performance.
• Experience in a complex, equipment assembly facility is a plus
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Working knowledge of local and federal governmental requirements (OSHA)

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.