Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to oversee and optimize the production of our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of people, equipment, and materials necessary to achieve both daily and long-term production objectives. This candidate will also be responsible for ensuring efficient operations, meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating material flow to support timely delivery. This role requires strong leadership, process oriented, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence. You will possess strong communication and decision-making skills and work well independently or within teams. Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Management: • Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets • Monitor production schedules, workflow, and resources to ensure on-time delivery of products • Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste Leadership and Team Management: • Lead, mentor, and develop teams across production, shipping, and materials departments • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement • Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure team effectiveness Operational Excellence: • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and performance • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and company policies • Collaborate with other departments to align operational goals with overall business objectives • Responsible for personal safety as well as the promotion of, involvement in, and enforcement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) efforts at this facility. This includes complying with all EHS policies or regulations set forth by Simonton and/or various governmental agencies • Leads by example each day in key areas – safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, attendance and implementation of SMART processes • Participates in the employment process for production employees by conducting interviews as necessary • Coordinates input from supervisors and group leaders to determine production goals, staffing needs and equipment utilization and provides guidance and support as necessary to ensure effective results for the facility • Provides overall leadership and guidance to resolve quality or process problems and ensures the integrity of work produced within the facility with particular emphasis on identifying ways to “run and improve” facility operations • Prepares and presents communication to production employees, management team and/or customers regarding productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping and other key measures • Guides and supports line supervisors and group leaders in the following areas: general communication, employee issues including corrective actions, incident investigations and problem solving and resolutions • Ensures consistency between lines through application of employee relations policies for all production employees, i.e., overtime administration, layoff/recall procedures, attendance tracking, etc. and assesses the performance of line supervisors and provides feedback or correction action as necessary • Assesses training needs of production employees and line supervisors within the facility and makes recommendations to management with respect to appropriate training programs • Other duties may be assigned • Proven experience (5+ years) in operations management within manufacturing, logistics, or a related environment • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and shipping processes • Excellent leadership and communication skills • Proficiency in ERP systems and operational analytics tools • Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience managing budgets and cost-control initiatives preferred • Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations in manufacturing and logistics preferred • Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office and Internet applications. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. *Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement. Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Note to External Recruiters Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized. Notice of Recruitment Fraud We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Requirements

Must-haves

Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets
Monitor production schedules, workflow, and resources to ensure on-time delivery of products
Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste
Lead, mentor, and develop teams across production, shipping, and materials departments
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure team effectiveness
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and performance
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and company policies
Collaborate with other departments to align operational goals with overall business objectives
Leads by example each day in key areas – safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, attendance and implementation of SMART processes
Participates in the employment process for production employees by conducting interviews as necessary
Coordinates input from supervisors and group leaders to determine production goals, staffing needs and equipment utilization and provides guidance and support as necessary to ensure effective results for the facility
Prepares and presents communication to production employees, management team and/or customers regarding productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping and other key measures
Guides and supports line supervisors and group leaders in the following areas: general communication, employee issues including corrective actions, incident investigations and problem solving and resolutions
Assesses training needs of production employees and line supervisors within the facility and makes recommendations to management with respect to appropriate training programs
Other duties may be assigned
Proven experience (5+ years) in operations management within manufacturing, logistics, or a related environment
Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and shipping processes
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and operational analytics tools
Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office and Internet applications.

Nice-to-haves

Experience managing budgets and cost-control initiatives preferred
Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations in manufacturing and logistics preferred

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Vision

401k

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