Afinitas
manufacturing
SiteOperationsLeader
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“Site Operations Leader at Afinitas. Skills: process management, operational metrics, continuous improvement. Serve as site leader and provide leadership and direction. Set short- and long-term expectations for the team”
What You'll Achieve.
efficient and safe manufacture of assigned products and accessories; accountability for results; track performance and identify improvement areas; align cost management, capital expenditures, and P&L accountability; optimize cost and high customer service levels
Industry & Context.
Identify systemic issues and new business challenges early and work with leadership team to resolve and mitigate risks
Works in a plant/manufacturing environment, use of industrial machinery and chemicals, correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 + years’ experience successfully managing a manufacturing facility or similar environment, Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction, lead large teams, develop team members, and inspire the team to achieve key goals in a timely and cost-effective manner, knowledge of production management in the steel fabrication industry or equivalent including welding, large machine operations, inventory management, and fulfillment processes, Demonstrated success applying LEAN manufacturing principles, written and verbal communications skills and the ability to present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner at all levels in the organization, High Emotional Intelligence and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully build and grow internal and external relationships, Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities, Understanding of operational finance particularly fixed vs variable costs and overhead absorption
What You'll Do.
Serve as site leader and provide leadership and direction
Set short- and long-term expectations for the team
Establish and manage budgets
and operational metrics
Work closely with finance teams
Forecast performance and explain variances
Ensure site operates cost effectively
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain proper level of manufacturing staffing
Establish a culture of accountability
Ensure team members have what they need
Recruit and develop talent
Communicate and support company positions
Identify systemic issues and new business challenges
Work closely with Global Safety Leader
Collaborate with VP of Continuous Improvement
Manage inventory to optimize cost
Collaborate with sales and engineering
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with finance teams; Work closely with Global Safety Leader; Collaborate with the VP of Continuous Improvement; Collaborate with sales and engineering
Communication Scope
written and verbal communications skills; present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner at all levels
Full Job Description
**About Us:** Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. **Job Description:** * Serve as the site leader and provide leadership and direction for the facility’s manufacturing and support teams for efficient and safe manufacture of assigned products and accessories. * Set short- and long-term expectations for the team and ensure accountability for results. * Establish and manage budgets, KPIs, and operational metrics to track performance and identify improvement areas. * Work closely with finance teams to align cost management, capital expenditures, and P&L accountability. * Forecast performance and explain variances from plan. * Ensure the site operates cost effectively within customer product expectations, site operating procedures and quality standards while providing leadership, guidance, and direction in the application of LEAN manufacturing and the continual improvement of operations. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) to enhance productivity. * Maintain proper level of manufacturing staffing, keeping direct labor utilization high and initiating cross training, outsourcing, work sharing, or overtime as needed. * Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence where team m
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