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American Outdoor Brands Corporation Operations Manager in Springfield, Massachusetts
Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Product Discounts
Service Awards
Scope
Lead operational business segment as a factory within a factory, through a team of managers, supervisors and technical resources. Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Increase performance level of operations by developing processes to make problems visible and developing resources to fix the problems as they arise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties include the following - other duties may be assigned:
Develop strategy to manage Process Line to ensure corporate goals and objectives are met.
Communicate vision and expectations to department managers.
Managing departmental performance measures through the use of visual controls and providing regular progress reports to manager
Balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas; working to continuously improve in all areas
Providing leadership that focuses the operational team on the corporate strategic plan.
Managing the balance between daily management activities and improvement activities
Managing the development and implementation of improvement plans for the operation
Providing leadership that creates an effective pace of improvement
Creating and fostering a problem-solving mentality
Creating and fostering a "Safety First" mentality
Providing leadership for employee relations by modeling effective communications, coaching, training, and development
Ensuring compliance with company, national, state, and local standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
10 years of progressive operational experience
Working knowledge of metal cutting processes
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques
Technical knowledge of machining, assembly, production planning
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Interpersonal and communication skills
Language Skills and Computer Skills
Must have working command of the English language
Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Training Requirements
Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position
Participate in and follow all company initiatives
Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc.)
Physical Demands
Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety glasses with side shields when on factory floor
The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear
All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks
May be required depending on position:
Annual vision updates in Medical Department
Involvement in the hearing conservation program
Involvement in the lead surveillance program
Wearing of safety certified shoes/boots
Participation in the stretching program
Work Environment
Normal office environment conditions
Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting
Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting
Revised 1.3.2024
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