Operations Manager Job at Fluidra North America
Fluidra is seeking an
Operations Manager
at our Cover-Pools location in Youngstown, OH.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Operations Manager for our Cover-Pools East Facility will manage and direct the people and processes to manufacture automatic safety pool covers. This role will oversee all direct production functions as well as support processes to include safety, facilities, materials handling, quality control, and shipping. Additionally, you will:
Direct all manufacturing functions to ensure that established operational and financial objectives are met.- Using the company values as guiding principles, motivate, train and develop direct reports.
- Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Maintain manufacturing equipment and workstations to ensure maximum efficiency and facilitates repairs and upgrades.
- Champion an environment of continuous improvement through increased production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
- Lead manufacturing employees in the development of aggressive annual plans and continuous improvement programs to reduce manufacturing cost, increase productivity, and ensure chosen levels of quality.
- Monitor and report on key operational metrics such as safety, inventory levels, fulfillment, productivity, quality performance and warranty costs. Direct regular reviews of operational performance and provide appropriate feedback to team members on results. Ensure corrective action is taken to restore the integrity of the operating plan.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment through the development of safety and security practices and training for all employees. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and maintenance of safety and training records.
- Collaborate with other Fluidra manufacturing groups to update procedures, learn and import technologies, take advantage of existing knowledge, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE SEEK
- 5 + years’ experience working in plant operations.
- Strong knowledge and experience in custom manufacturing, ie: short batches of products with a variety of components.
- Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
- Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes.
- Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
- Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PREFERRED
The following non-required experiences would be highly advantageous:
- Familiarity with the pool / spa industry and related manufacturing equipment.
- Familiarity with industrial sewing and related skills and equipment.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Management, or related fields.
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability- 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
- Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
- Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- Generous product discounts
WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA AT COVER-POOLS?
Cover-Pools is the world’s leading manufacturer of automatic safety pool covers. We’re proud to say we invented the automatic pool cover in 1959 – a cover that could be used daily and offer safety, maintenance, and heat-saving benefits to all swimming pool owners. Since then, we’ve been designing custom covers that protect families and their pools. Following our merger with Fluidra, our Salt Lake City facility expanded operations to produce in-floor cleaning systems, waterfall features, and fire elements, creating many new job opportunities.
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
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