Operations Manager; Foam

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Summary: The Manager of Foam Fabrication directs production activities for multiple departments, work centers, and processes on an assigned shift, leading the foam production operations that are critical to Ashley's furniture manufacturing excellence. This leadership role leads and mentors production Supervisors to achieve overall performance goals for production output, cost efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance.

The Operations Manager coordinates production activities through strategic 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 while optimizing foam production processes and product quality. Responsibilities: Production Leadership & Operations Management Direct production activities for multiple departments, work centers, and processes on an assigned shift to meet production targets and quality standards Lead the efforts to develop new processes and improve product quality by working with internal and external customers and suppliers Plan in a forward capacity by working with purchasing, production planning, and inventory control to achieve and maintain product flow to meet production and financial objectives Ensure that shift personnel adhere to the highest standards of shop floor organization, plant cleanliness, and 5S principles Monitor production schedules and adjust priorities to meet changing business needs and customer requirements Coordinate with other shift managers to ensure seamless 24/7 operations and effective handoffs Budget & Resource Management Work to maintain budget for functional area including labor, materials, utilities, and overhead costs Monitor and control departmental costs while maintaining production and quality standards Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality Track and report on financial performance metrics and variances Optimize resource utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize waste Team Leadership & Development Ensure adequate staffing to meet production needs through effective workforce planning and scheduling Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.

Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals and production objectives Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to and quality standards are maintained Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviews Recommend, plan, and/or implement employee training and skill development activities to build organizational capability Audit, maintain, and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate and comply with company policies Communicate company and departmental issues and goals through weekly team meetings, regular indi