Operations Manager

Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.

Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.

Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive compensation.
• Career development opportunities.
• Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k) Match and Much More!

Position Title: Operations Manager

Location: St. Charles, MO

Position Summary:

Manages the day-to-day operations, develops and implements process improvement plans, resolves problems and prepares operation budgets. Works closely with all departments on production and facility related items.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establishes operation standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Manages all operational aspects to ensure safety of our associates.
• Directs implementation and execution of manufacturing policies and practices throughout the organization.
• Implements operational strategies as well as recommends strategic changes in manufacturing and operations.
• Plans work and project sequences to meet project deadlines and cost estimates.
• Builds, develops, and manages operations leadership team.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Oversee operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Provides a work environment that generates positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among associates and across functions.
• Develops and maintains key metrics (i.e. safety, warranty, on-time delivery, etc.).
• Proactively manages direct labor.
• Implements division specific quality assurance programs.
• Directs and manages compliance programs.
• Directs plant maintenance.
• Assists, builds, and develops an efficient Production team through hiring, training, coaching, and leadership.
• Evaluates performance of direct reports.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people both inside and outside of the organization.
• Advanced managerial maturity and servant leadership skills.
• Ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive and at times demanding environment.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications.

Physical Skills:

• Must be able to position self to move, bend, lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ascends/descends on ladders and move around/within trailers.
• Required use of fingers and hands to operate a computer.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.

To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or www.schantzmfg.com.

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