*Overview of Responsibilities: *

The Operations Manager role includes managing all aspects of operations from utilizing the ERP system, to supply chain management, purchasing, a small machine shop, inventory, warehousing, assembly, test & service.  The role is responsible for operational efficiencies, measured via capacity, production costs, on-time delivery, quality & ultimately, profitability.  This position is also responsible for ensuring continuous evolution & development of all processes, methods, equipment and people to maximize competitiveness.  This is a senior, hands-on role, reporting directly to the Vice President, with substantial contribution to the 3-year strategic planning process, along with ownership of the relevant department annual budgets. 

*Key Job Elements: *

• Manage, motivate, develop & recruit staff to meet business needs 
• Cultivate key people within each department 
• Contribute strongly to the 3 Year Strategic Plan process 
• Set departmental policies & goals 
• Implement operations-wide process improvements 
• Establish project and job priorities 
• Establish key metrics and measure change 
• Create, own & meet department budgets 
• Other duties as assigned 

*Qualifications: *

*Required *

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 
• 7+ years of successful operations management with purchasing, inventory & manufacturing 
• Strong working knowledge of modern manufacturing practices such as 5S, Lean etc. 
• A proven track-record realizing sustained step-change improvements 
• Understanding of mechanical & electrical components 
• Strong management and communication skills 
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail 
• Experienced working with ERP systems 
• Infrequent travel, both domestic and International, may be required 

*Preferred *

• Experience in a high variation, low to medium volume environment 
• Experience working with Microsoft D365 

*Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle: *

• On-site Gym and Running Trail 
• Climate Controlled Environment 
• Health & Wellness Programs including mental, physical, and financial (on-site yoga, meditation, seminars, flu shots, biometrics Screening, annual 5K and waste pick up events, etc.) 
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances 
• Recycling program, solar panels and electric vehicle plug in station 
• Paid time off 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Office-wide events 
• Employee recognition programs 

• Ernst & Young LLP - Entrepreneur Of The Year® East Central Award to Kurt J. Lesker IV 

   

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department athr@lesker.comor call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.