Operations Manager

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is responsible for the operational results of the business entity, including day-to-day areas of safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance of the reporting departments. In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible to execute the Business Units' Strategies to achieve the Goals of the entity. Implementing the company's vision, driving Continuous Improvement for future growth and success of the company. This role is located in Delaware, OH and will be fully on-site.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

Satisfy customer expectations for quality, delivery and performance of products and services.
• Assure performance to annual operational performance objectives of the organization.
• Align entities results and strategy with the overall corporate strategic vision.
• Reinforce the company's core cultural values and set a positive personal example to the team to optimize behavioral and performance expectations.
• Develop the employees to foster continuous improvement.
• Establish a culture of Lean Thinking and processes.
• Promote a Safety culture; Set a positive Safety Leadership example.
• Increase production, maximize equipment availability while minimizing unnecessary inventory/costs and improve current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and develop employee skills to have a highly flexible workforce.
• Ensure retention of key members, identify, and develop new talents of the core operating team.
• Align priorities, communicate expectations, and progress, and effectively manage individuals as well as team performance.
• Monitor KPI's and triggers corrective and improvement actions on a continuous basis.

Operations Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or courses in Engineering/Operations/Management or other related fields.
• 5-10 years of management experience in manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of a safety-oriented leadership style that leads to success.
• Strong background in Strategic Planning and problem solving.
• The personality to manage change throughout all departments and levels.
• Demonstrated skills in continuous improvement & extensive knowledge of LEAN tools and techniques.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven work experience in Heat Exchanger manufacturing.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people-management skills
• High level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.