COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hunt Electric Corporation is a national design build electrical contracting firm grounded in the simple, powerful concept of performing efficient, quality work. We value trust, relationships, performance, reward, safety, and diversity. Our loyalty is to our clients, our communities and our employees in more than 40 states. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

We are continually seeking individuals who are passionate about the electrical design and construction industry who want to contribute to our company growth. If you are passionate, love what you do and hold yourself to a standard of excellence, we want to hear from you!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Operations Manager leads long term strategies and day-to-day operations of the manufacturing location including production, materials, quality control, and engineering, to produce products in the most cost-effective way while meeting shipping and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include safety, quality, on-time deliveries, cost management, and employee relations. The Manufacturing Operations Manager champions lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles and tools throughout the site.

• Maintain the appropriate level of staffing through the hiring and effective onboarding of field forces and support staff. Evaluate worker performance and capabilities; identifying goals and learning opportunities to grow labor force.
• Manage and maintain the 5S program for Baer Manufacturing. Drive continuous improvements in the operation.
• Work with the customers, distributors, engineers, and designers to ensure the product meets requirements and maintain a high level of quality.
• Communicate with customers to understand their demands and offer sales support where necessary.
• Work with business development team to generate quotes and customer support.
• Support the overall organizational strategy by developing and delivering operational plans and outcomes for the facility.
• Develop annual business plans for the site, ensuring alignment with strategy, quantify business outcomes, develop cases for key projects, and ensure cross-functional integration.
• Communicate the facility strategy and motivate employees to achieve business goals.
• Initiate and implement manufacturing methods and processes that support the company.
• Manage budget plans.
• Provide senior management with verbal and written reports detailing fulfillment, supply chain forecasting, equipment requirements, budget, and labor activities.
• Manage and report on facility performance.
• Set objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving these tasks, taking appropriate corrective action where necessary.
• Understand impact of workflow on warehouse productivity
• Coach and mentor others to support the development of the organization's talent pool.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or closely related field required.
• Associates also accepted in combination with years of experience.
• 5 + years of experience in electrical pre-fabrication.
• 5+ years of supervisory or project management experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, TPS certifications a major plus.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Ability to read and analyzes production documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ever changing dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization including diverse cultures.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities, and sound decision making.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates in a warehouse environment and is exposed to weather conditions.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) per warehouse requirements, including but not limited to, hard-toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves, and high visibility vest.
• This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, and occasionally required to bend, kneel, reach, stoop, or crouch.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.