Operations Manager
Do you consider yourself to be a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Leader? Are you obsessed with making sure that on-time deliverables are made with the highest quality product standards? Do you have a passion for driving and fostering an employee-centric culture on the production floor that directly helps to impact the company’s overall success?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk!
ASSA ABLOY is looking for an Operations Manager for our brand-new Grand Canyon Service Center. This is an on-site role based in our new Phoenix, Arizona location scheduled to open in May 2025 … but we’re not waiting for the doors to open! We're actively building our team now to ensure a smooth launch and successful operations from day one.
Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us
Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!
What would you do as our Operations Manager?
In this hands-on role, you will utilize cross-functional leadership, technical knowledge and communication skills to ensure customers receive a quality product while meeting on-time performance goals. The ideal candidate is continually striving to improve operational efficiencies and overall performance with the Production Team. This role plays an integral part in the day-to-day operation and overall success of the facility.
Reporting directly to the Service Center Manager, this individual will play a key role in leading the Operations team as it relates to the manufacturing, quality and distribution of our products while ensuring the environment is safe for all employees.
You would also:
- Plan, direct, oversee, and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing floor ensuring that products are delivered with on-target results and on-time delivery to our customers.
- Ensure that daily and weekly production targets are achieved. Comfortable being hands-on, if required
- Support frontline supervisors by developing and following up on action plans and help to create actionable solutions.
- Lead initiatives for employee involvement and engagement
- Manage employee performance to develop a strong and effective team.
- Oversee production planning to optimize the production schedule as required.
- Promote environmental, health, and safety philosophies and processes.
- Advance a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the key business partners outside of production.
- Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
- Participate in creating a safe and harmonious working environment.
- Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
The Skills and Experience you need:
- High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Operations, Engineering or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervision or management level role with a demonstrated track record of leading people and improving the overall employee experience
- Experience in LEAN Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen and Process Improvement
- Previous experience working in a custom engineered, metal forming, or fabrication environment preferred.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize projects under tight time deadlines minimizing disruptions, improving product quality, and maximizing operational output.
- Previous experience with workforce planning and production scheduling
- Ability to read blueprints and understand engineering drawings is a plus.
- Excellent communication and computer skills
What we offer!
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … just to name just a few!
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 paid Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
- Competitive Salary
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com
Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!
AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran
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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
