MPI is a global leader in the technology of fine blanking. Since our foundation in 1969, MPI has grown steadily under stable leadership, sound business practices, and a corporate culture that strives to be the best within our industry. The core of our organizational strength resides in the knowledge, dedication, and values of our people. Today, MPI is a highly competent supplier of sophisticated components and subassemblies. The value of our products is complemented by a broad scope of manufacturing capabilities.
SUMMARY
Our Knox, Indiana location is looking for a professional Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee our organization’s operations. The Operations Manager’s role is mainly to implement the right processes and practices across the organization. The specific duties of an operations manager include ensuring work is being performed in a safe manner by following safety procedures and guidelines, formulating strategy, improving performance, procuring resources, and securing compliance. You should be ready to mentor your team members, find ways to increase the quality of customer service and implement best practices across all levels. Ultimately, we’ll trust you to help us remain compliant, efficient, and profitable during the course of business.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
· Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
· Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant.
· Examine financial data and use it to improve profitability.
· Manage budgets and forecasts.
· Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs.
· Mentor, train and supervise staff.
· Find ways to increase the quality of customer service.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
- “Big picture” thinking to address top-level concerns.
- Interpersonal skills to communicate with executives and staff employees.
- Understanding of financial and budgeting processes and principles.
- Strong personal and professional judgment.
- Adaptability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities.
- Organizational skills and the flexibility to jump from priority to priority.
- Comfortable with legal and regulatory processes to ensure company compliance.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Proven work experience as an operations manager or similar role.
- Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
- Experience budgeting and forecasting.
- Familiarity with business and financial principles.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Leadership ability.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
MPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Knox, IN 46534 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Knox, IN 46534: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person