M-F: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Eastern Time Zone U.S.A.

Ph. 269-323-1369

Portage, Michigan
1716 Vanderbilt Ave

Otsego, Michigan
555 Washington St

Operations Manager

FEMA Corporation is looking to hire a strong leader as an Operations Manager. In this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead cross functional teams using data driven analysis to meet production schedules, manage a successful training regimen for new employees, drive continuous improvement through technical problem-solving skills and Lean Manufacturing strategies, and promote a company culture encourages quality, performance, and employee morale.

Work hours will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday with flexibility to support all shifts and locations as needed. This position will report to the senior Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support employees by providing career coaching, bridging communication between operations teams and leadership, and other tasks.
  • Maintain production schedules and be able to navigate supply chain, quality, or labor issues to sustain performance goals.
  • Monitor and publish Production Line performances at set intervals and manage proactive corrective actions to negative trends.
  • Develop, review, and implement policy and strategic direction for the department.
  • Establish/nurture healthy working relationships with other departments to achieve a common goal.
  • Assist Human Resources in disciplinary, recruitment, and retention activities.
  • Adopt and promote a culture consistent with company mission.

Job Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in business or engineering degree.
  • 5 years’ experience in manufacturing management.
  • Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Systems.
  • Willingness to work extra hours as needed.
  • Problem solving using a technical mindset and project management skills to make decisions and drive productivity and progress.
  • Strong understanding of Corporate Financial Management
  • Communication skills and high emotional intelligence

 

FEMA Corporation is an EOE. FEMA is an EOE. Interested candidates can apply online at https://www.fema-corp.com/contact/employment