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The Operations Manager will lead the Catalyst Acoustics Group (CAG) manufacturing operations team. The individual in this role will have overall responsibility for the safe and efficient production of multiple brands including equipment, processes, and people. This role will ensure company production objectives are met, at the lowest cost and consistent with quality requirements. Supervise production control, methods, cost, maintenance, and other related areas.

Job Functions:

Operations Management

• Ensure proactive and robust Safety and Environmental Health programs are in place and supported daily following Catalyst and local policies.
• Ensure that manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality, and responsiveness.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including task assignments, deadlines, workback plans, and templates.
• Manages scheduling department, direct and indirect labor within the manufacturing plant.
• Coordinate with the VP of Operations, leadership team, and other supporting departments to develop and implement processes related to operating models, business rhythms, meeting cadences, and marketing moments.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with guidelines and organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and track KPIs and other metrics to assure optimal team/department performance.
• Establish new and validate current labor standards and drive actions for system maintenance and necessary training and process alignment.
• Manage and oversee the maintenance of our office facilities and equipment following PM checklists.
• Coordinate with local vendors as maintenance or repairs are necessary.
• Develop, implement, and track KPIs and other metrics to assure optimal team/department performance.
• Works closely with central purchasing department on material related issues.
• Ensures cycle counting is executed as scheduled and necessary adjustments are being investigated.
• Ensures month end closing data is accurate and necessary reports are accurate.
• Creates Operations presentations as needed.
• Manages receiving, put away, and shipping activities.
• Support organizational goal setting process. Manage shop floor scheduling activities with cross-collaboration of various functions to ensure delivery as per planned schedule through diligent management of materials, resources, and cost to meet stated financial objectives.
• Responsible for actively participating in the maintenance and execution of our Emergency Action Plan

Financial

• Review with and gather financial information as requested by VP Operations, Catalyst Acoustics Group and Group President, while working in coordination with the leadership of the supported member companies
• Coordinate expenses and revenue in preparation for monthly business reviews and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting. KPIs included but are not limited to Sales targets, on time delivery, quality, productivity measures, continuous improvement initiatives, costs.
• Assure products are produced within standard costs, quality standards, and shipping cycle while maintaining on-time shipments through coordination with respective member company brands.
• Participate in providing input and assisting in the development of the yearly Budget process to include any CAPEX requirements. Assist in the update of performance to the Budget on a quarterly basis to include quarterly forecasts.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement best practices and tools to improve efficiency and quality of operations and processes.

Assure quality process, tracking and follow-up is being maintained and our products are being prod