Operation Manager

Ready, set, go! Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as an Operations Manager with one of the best industries in the world for sustainable energy.  Why you should apply to be an Operations Manager:  

• Pay Rate: 168k Annually
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

• Location: New Iberia, LA
• Schedule: Local hours
• Great Advancement Opportunities

• Overtime available  

What a typical day as an Operations Manager might look like:  

• Maintain focus on the business plan, achieving organizational KPI's and partnering with the finance team to ensure accurate financial forecasts and AOP results.
• Manage and improve financial performance and competitive position through continuous improvement initiatives, cost objectives, efficiency optimization and quality standards.
• Develop manufacturing plans and production schedules that contains cost and reduces overhead.
• Provide leadership to manufacturing operations management, including strategic developments and continuous improvement to ensure the site meets or exceeds customer expectations in quality, delivery and cost competitiveness.
• Manage labor resources and material sourcing to ensure production commitments are met or exceeded.
• Drive operational success through the implementation and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives.

  This job might be an outstanding fit if you:  

• 5+ years related experience, with a heavy industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Previous experience managing a manufacturing site and P&L.
• Plant operations experience should include oversite of scheduling, inventory control, plant layout, and material flow.
• Experience working in welding and fabrication environments, highly desirable.
• Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/develop teams, individuals and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to identify/execute continuous improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively write and deliver business correspondence.
• Promote a safe work environment and champion safety practices and behaviors.
• Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…
• This position will require the ability to move around the production floor and investigate issues with the production personnel and/or equipment.
• This position will have exposure to higher-than-average temperatures.
• Lift up to 15 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, stooping, bending and other related tasks in an office setting.

  What happens next:  
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all our recruiters at Kelly will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more!  Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be an Operations Manager today! #P3  
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