Operations Manager Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

OPERATIONS MANAGER IN BROUSSARD

Date Posted:

Sunday, April 13, 2025
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Louisiana , Broussard

Date Posted:

Sunday, April 13, 2025
Job Description
Operations Manager

Job Description:

If you are a dynamic operations leader with a track record of delivering strong results, we have a great opportunity for you! The Operation Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of operation strategies in order to achieve production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. This position will lead a team of purchasing, inventory, and production optimization. This position will report to the General Manager.
The job requirements include but are not limited to the following:
Core Value Expectations
Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position
Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally
Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork
Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide
Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring
Primary Role Expectations
Promote the company mission, purpose, and core values in all activities and duties
Develop the strategic direction for the operation team to drive organic growth while maintaining profitability and maximizing resources
Lead and develop a high-performance operations team including appropriate goalsetting, performance management and establishment of production metrics to ensure overall goals are achieved
Analyze and understand production processes to develop solutions and strategies to improve KPI’s and profitability
Work with leadership as well as internal and external resources to ensure delivery of customer expectations and quality product while ensuring safety of employees
Operations
Develop an operation strategy and implement initiatives for the team to grow the business by achieving production, safety, and quality goals.
Own the overall operations process and execution including aiding in process improvements through the enhancments of production processes via continuous improvement initiatives
Proactive approach to identifying issues to minimize production bottlenecks
Lead and assist in optimizing the full production process from order creation through building shipment including areas such as purchasing, inventory, production, etc. to increase production throughput and enure quality products
Train and develop the operation teams through effective continuous improvement development, performance management, and succession planning including conducting operation team meetings as well as individual 1:1s
Focus on enhancing and developing an improved recruiting and onboarding program in conjunction with HR for welders, fitters, machine operators, inspectors, purchasing, inventory, etc. prioritizing the needs for succession planning of existing operations staff.
Planning and Business Intelligence
Partner with GM to establish sales and financial goals for the company in coordination with leadership and plan and direct the operation team to meet these goals
Develop and implement a manufacturing optimization plan with monthly goals and updates
Implement initiatives to fulfill the annual optimization plan with monthly changes and updates
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of production metrics
Analyze and develop KPIs to enhance our understanding of our existing processes, technologies, headcount, equipment, etc to drive improved company and individual employee performance
Ensure process documentation is routinely updated
Community
Motivate and manage personnel to meet operational and financial goals
Create unity by working with all employees and stakeholders to meet needs and improve processes
Select, assign, and develop operation staff; conduct performance reviews; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
Know each employee by name, demonstrate care and trust and build relationships as applicable

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of applicable, industry, and leadership experience
Strong knowledge in the manufacturing processes driven by production metrics. Pre-engineered metal building manufacturing experience preferred
Proven track record in managing an operations team in a manufacturing environment. Six sigma or related disciplines preferred
Experience and proven ability to implement effective systems, processes, and metrics
Entrepreneurial thinker, visionary with strategic planning skills
Strong language, mathematical, and reasoning skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 products and ability to learn and use ERP systems
Valid driver’s license and record of the appropriate type and class to operate company vehicles
Please reach out to Nate Otto at 605-401-6171 or nate.otto@gogpac.com with any questions. (Send Resume)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.