Operations Manager - Salt Lake City, UT

Back Operations Manager #80002308 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products - including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few - AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites. Job Purpose The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of production planning, manufacturing operations, and product shipment to ensure a safe, efficient, and customerfocused environment. This role drives operational excellence and continuous improvement across assigned production areas or value streams. The Operations Manager leads and develops employees, ensures high performance through lean practices, and achieves KPI goals. In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany's current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other. Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership * Champion a culture where safety is the highest priority. * Ensure compliance with all company safety programs, OSHA requirements, audits, hazard identification, and safe work practices. * Maintain a safe work environment for all employees. Operational Execution * Direct daytoday production activities to meet operational KPI goals. * Execute production plans, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers. * Manage labor, equipment, material resources, and staffing levels for efficient operations. * Drive adherence to cycle times, standard work, uptime targets, and productivity goals. Leadership and Talent Development * Lead, coach, and develop direct and indirect employees. * Oversee staffing, hiring, performance management, and succession planning in accordance with HR policies. * Promote high employee engagement, crosstraining, capability building, and elimination of singlepoint failures. Continuous Improvement and Lean Implementation * Implement and drive lean manufacturing methods including 5S, visual management, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis. * Identify and implement process improvements in partnership with Engineering, CI, Quality, and Program Management. * Champion TPM activities, process audits, and operational documentation (FMEA, control plans, standard work). Customer Focus and CrossFunctional Collaboration * Ensure all customer requirements are met through effective planning and execution. * Interface with customers as needed to support program or production objectives. * Collaborate closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Program Management, Customer Operations, HR, and other support functions. Financial and Performance Management * Achieve business plan performance and production budget targets. * Maintain accurate ERP/SAP transactions, time charging, and labor usage. * Monitor KPIs and lead regular tier meetings focused on SQDCT performance. Strategic and New Product Introduction Support * Support or lead new product and process launches, ensuring readiness, documentation, and scheduled execution... For full info follow application link. We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority Female/Disabled/Veteran