Operations Manager 1st Shift

Ashley Furniture Industries•Chippewa Falls, WI

About The Position

The Operations Manager will direct production activities for multiple departments, work centers and processes on an assigned shift. This position will lead and mentor production Supervisors to achieve overall performance goals for production, cost, quality and safety. The Operations Manager will coordinate production activities through planning with departmental Supervisors, Schedulers, HR Managers and Quality Systems Trainers to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry. Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business. Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Requirements

Associate Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience
5 years’ experience in production leadership or related area
Supervisory/Management experience
Management of resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Quality Improvement principles and system Improvement Methods
Capacity planning and product flow

Responsibilities

Direct production activities for multiple departments, work centers and processes on an assigned shift.
Lead and mentor production Supervisors to achieve overall performance goals for production, cost, quality and safety.
Coordinate production activities through planning with departmental Supervisors, Schedulers, HR Managers and Quality Systems Trainers to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.