JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Operations Business Manager is a dynamic position focused on partnering with multiple different departments to ensure the business’s success. Implementing communications procedures between cross functional departments and developing strategic initiatives to improve efficiency & creating productivity throughout the business. A significant level of ownership and personal accountability will reside within process improvement, capacity planning, manufacturing network optimization, operational efficiencies & savings, and financial budget management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperations Business Management: Analyze current processes within the internal & external manufacturing network to improve efficiencies.Conduct capacity analysis and develop strategies to release trapped capacity and or better leverage current manufacturing capacity.As needed, be integrated and or lead Special Project’s that directly influence the manufacturing network.Take part in long term capital planning/assessments.Partner with finance & the business to manage ROI processes and or conversion cost initiatives.Provide onsite support related to mergers, strategic projects and or efficiency/improvement objectives.Identify & overcome operational challenges & opportunities.Co-develop strategies to help drive COGS improvements.Be actively involved in Stage-Gate process and provide feedback and support as needed it pertains to projects within the portfolio pertaining to manufacturing capabilities, investment requirements, lead-times, etc.Collaborating with cross functional teams to create a budget.Employing strategies to ensure company’s growth.Develop operational scorecards from cross functional teams to monitor business units KPIs.Supplier Relationships: Maintain current knowledge of key equipment suppliers and provide input on the capabilities of providers of automation design, system, and equipment manufacturing.  Evaluate suppliers and make recommendations for selection based on project needs.Automation Technology: Keep up to date with automation technology developments, new trends, applications, equipment, and suppliers.  Apply knowledge to promote continuous improvement of existing production equipment.Develop processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with our contracts (Financial standards and yields, Quality standards and regulations, production and shipping reporting, operational excellence, capacity requirements)Lead platform operations team in the development of FY standard costs with Finance for assigned platform/product lines.Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
