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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Our Story

At Quin Global your skills and experience combine with a framework of innovation and customer focus. Quin Global is family owned adhesive manufacturing facility with facilities in Omaha NE USA, Perth UK, and Canberra Australia. We are the world’s largest spray canister adhesive manufacturer, with more than 300 unique adhesive products – many of which are revolutionary to the marketplace. We are innovative, enthusiastic and customer focused.

Job Summary:

This position will report to the Director of Operations and is responsible for overseeing the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations. You will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. Responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement of goods and services for organization which aligns with organizational goals and objectives. You will manage a team of Supervisors and other direct reports. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Management and overseeing, and continually improve all operational aspects.

• Leads production scheduling, labor allocation, and overall responsibility.

• Assists in manufacturing equipment change or setup (as needed).

• Coordinates with Innovation on product development efforts.

• Implements LEAN practices throughout the manufacturing process that are identified through data driven opportunities.

• Works with vendors to extend payment terms, without increasing total operating costs.

• Ensures completion of annual supplier negotiations and/or new supplier selection.

• Performs complex data analysis, report creation, monitor expenditures, and help to identify new sourcing strategies and other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings and financial improvements for organization.

• Provides supplier performance analysis via supplier scorecards, ensuring customer and contractual requirements for cost, quality, and supply/service levels are met.

• Ensuring all departments processes run smoothly and efficiently.

• Implementation and management of quality and continuous improvement of systems.

• Coordination of engineering improvements to production equipment and products with the engineering/R&D team.

• Implementation, documentation, regular review, and continuous improvement of work procedures or processes.

• Eliminate waste and increase efficiency.

• Constant liaison with the leadership, sales and marketing, and R&D teams.

• Regular review of employee performance and maintenance of an employee record.

Key Competencies

• Possess excellent people management skills which includes lead, provide feedback and coaching of team
• Must have confident, outgoing and professional manner
• Meeting and/or exceeding deadlines
• Leadership skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual
• Knowledge of techniques and equipment 
• Working knowledge of production processes and procedures
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing / “Best Practice” Benchmarking; or ability to learn
• Planning, negotiation, procurement, and project management skills. 

Education/Experience

• B/S or B/A in Related degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience preferred
• 5 Years of manufacturing experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Core days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Travel

Travel may be expected up to 10% of the time for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in production manufacturing warehouse. May be required to wear common (PPE)Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

AAP/EEO Statement

Quin Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Benefits Available at Quin

• Health Insurance (company paid)
• Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance; Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Simple IRA with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Uniform Shirts, Hats, PPE (role specific)
• Production Clothing/Safety Shoes Reimbursement (role specific)
• Profitability Incentive Program

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