operations manager

Summary: 
Operations Manager is an exempt position that ensures the organization is running like a well-oiled machine. Duties include streamlining and improving business processes, spearheading long-term business planning, and analyzing the effectiveness of existing business functions.  Operations Manager fulfills all of these responsibilities in order to facilitate and sustain an organization’s growth.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Keeps an eye on multiple areas within the company, assuring productivity and efficiency while seeking to reduce costs.
• Regularly monitor expenses and curtail a department’s spending if necessary, to keep the company on budget.
• Engage in cost-benefit analysis, seeking to obtain the best price for materials and oversee production methods so that output is at peak efficiency levels.
• Manage the supply chain procedure and inventory tracking methods. Maintain accurate cost and pricing information.  Have eyes on the entire process and can intervene and make adjustments as needed.
• Manage other key individuals within several departments and guide groups of people to complete their individual tasks in order to achieve company-wide goals.
• Determine needs within the company and connect groups to work together to solve problems as they arrive.
• Be a critical thinker who can analyze situations and make decisions geared toward the company’s best interests rather than those of a single department.
• Resolve conflicts as they arise between employees and set policies and guidelines for how to complete tasks.
• Manage people effectively using good listening, motivation and communication skills. Foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate conductive to maximize employee morale and productivity.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
• Knowledge of customer management tools, budgeting and accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Previous Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.  10+ years’ experience in a leadership role.  5+ years’ experience in the manufacturing sector.  Experience with developing budgets and writing business plans. 

This document does not constitute an offer of employment or create an employment contract of any kind.  Any job offer will not provide a contract other than an at-will relationship between Enercept Inc. and employee. Enercept is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:

Please email your Resume' with Cover Letter to Amanda: hr@enercept.com or send to:  Enercept, Inc., 3100 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201

(Date Revised:  12/04/2019)