Operations Manager
Company: ILC Dover LP
Location: Durham
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and
production of engineered products employing high-performance
flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered
solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the
production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials,
engineering, process, and design experience to create high
performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a
portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the
company in February 2020. Recognized globally for our flexible
containment solutions, ILC Dover serves customers in a diverse
range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
manufacturing, personal care, food and beverage, chemical,
aerospace, healthcare and government agencies. ILC Dover's
visionary solutions improve efficiency, safeguard workers and
product, and prevent disasters. For more information visit and
follow us on .Position Objective:The Operations Manager is
accountable for effectively operating the plant, insisting on safe
and responsible operation, guarding the high quality expected by
its customers, developing a high-performance production staff and
meeting the production and cost targets of the company. While the
Operations Manager has oversight for a specific location, the
expectation is that he/she contributes and actively participates on
global issues and when necessary, and acts as a representative of
the Company to outside organizations (local/state/federal agencies,
customers, etc.). Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensures plant meets all regulatory requirements (safety,
environmental, quality) through the development, maintenance,
implementation and documentation of plant wide systems in these
areas
- Responsible for the on time, on schedule production and
shipment of product as defined by supply chain
- Collaborates with Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service,
Engineering, and Finance to ensure effective supply chain systems
are in place to continuously improve service to the customer,
reduce cost and increase cash flow; including maintenance of bills
of material, routings and work instructions, and optimization of
production order scheduling and system transactions
- Develops and improves organizational/individual capability
through the development of strong employee development plans,
training plans and training matrix, succession planning, and
performance coaching; responsible for maintaining a collaborative
and productive relationship with the workforce
- Ensures constant management of costs to budget, ongoing
productivity improvement programs, proactive utilization of tiered
daily management, operational excellence tools and operational
metrics to drive continuous improvement within the operations;
ensures all levels of the production staff understand/control their
personal impact on the plant's financial performance through clear
expectations, setting goals, performance tracking and coaching
- Effectively communicates and motivates production staff to
achieve facility and Company goals; encourages collaboration across
all functions and levels
- Ensures equipment operation and the facility are maintained and
meets safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while
continuously improving to meet business/customer requirements and
financial targets
- Ensures the effective operation of the warehouses and shipping
areas including efficient material flow, appropriate storage
conditions, managing inventories, on-time and accurate shipments to
customers and attainment of other key distribution metrics
- Works collaboratively with customers, Quality,
Marketing/Customer Service, logistic companies, etc. to meet
service, cost, regulatory and quality expectations
- Works collaboratively with non-manufacturing functions and
other network manufacturing sites on a daily basis *This job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:The Operations
Manager reports to the Executive Vice President, KSE and directly
manages the production staff. The incumbent works collaboratively
across all functions and levels of the organization. The Operations
Manager also works with outside supplier, agencies, auditors and
customers as appropriate. Budgetary limits will be set annually by
the Executive Leadership Team. Work Environment: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts;
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and chemicals
or solutions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee
regularly sits, stands and walks. The employee occasionally will
climb or must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee will regularly use reason, logic, and
critical-thinking skills.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC
Dover is committed to a diverse workforce. We offer competitive
benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO,
and more.Background Check & Drug Screening RequiredE-Verify
UsedEOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/Disability/Veteran PI205837796
Keywords: ILC Dover LP, Durham , Operations Manager, Executive , Durham, North Carolina
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