Job Description
Insight Global is assisting a large engineering client of ours in identifying a temporary Operations Manager for a 7 month long contract they have open. The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day‑to‑day site operations and driving operational performance to ensure projects and customer deliveries are achieved on time, to specification, and in a cost‑effective manner. This role includes 25% travel to their Raymond, Maine and Mississauga, Canada locations.
• Co-ordinate and lead weekly management meetings
• Act as main point of contact and coordinator for Company visitors to site
• Provide monthly report to Radiodetection leadership team highlighting progress against initiatives, employee feedback and operations
• Set and communicate standards of performance and appraise employee performance
• Monitor actual production versus forecast, review all production reports, material and labor variances and take appropriate action to achieve budget and standard
• Plan, schedule and coordinate resource requirements and work assignments for production employees and provide direction on the timing on all projects
• Work closely with purchasing to mitigate potential shortfalls in current/future material requirements that may impede smooth workflow
• Work closely with Subcontract Manufacturers (SCMs) to drive cost down and improvement activities\• Manage projects, project teams and contracted services within approved budgets, plans and performance criteria
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and take proactive measures to address
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Required Skills & Experience
-8+ years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing operations manager role
- Project management experience ensuring that targets and KPI's are met on a monthly basis
- Effective leadership skills
- A valid passport for some occasional international travel
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with IFS ERP system or similar ERP/SAP systems
- Experience in supply chain and logistics
- Project Manager Certifications
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.