Operations Manager (BSC - Admin)
South Western Communications, Inc.

Job Info

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Brake Supply Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristic.



Brake Supply Heavy Equipment Company, the world's leader in re-manufactured parts and components, is now hiring! Come join our growing team!

We recently celebrated 75 years of business in 2022 (1947-2022)! Since 1947 Brake Supply has served the mining, marine, industrial and heavy equipment industry. Our 10 locations are dedicated to providing outstanding quality and customer service. Brake Supply is more than just brakes! We re-manufacture transmissions, torque converters, differentials, drivelines, final drives, wet brakes, cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and much more.

BRANCH OPERATIONS MANAGER

Our Casper, WY location has an immediate opening for a Branch Operations Manager. Additionally, we are seeking full time CNC Machinist, Manual Machinist, Cylinder Technicians, Rebuild Technicians and Hydraulic Test Technician.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Direct branch operations ensuring safety, quality, productivity metrics and standards are achieved while preserving our team culture.
* Collaborate with Sales, Production Control and Shop Team Leads to ensure on-time delivery goals are achieved.
* Work with Corporate and branch level ISO and Reliability Teams to ensure we deliver unmatched reliability and customer support.
* Participate in annual and long-term planning activities. I.E., profit planning, goal setting, risk assessment etc.
* Identify trends and assess opportunities to improve processes and procedures using H3 Lean Guiding Principles and methodologies.
* Create and manage branch capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget and approval process.
* Oversee and manage daily operating expenditures.
* Oversee responsibility for facility, security, and maintenance.
* Reasonable availability via cell phone after hours to assist with customer or facility situations as they arise. Company will pay at Tier 1 reimbursement level.
* Schedule and report branch overtime needs based on workload, Production Control input and customer demand.
* Work with Human Resources and Director of Operations to ensure proper staffing levels.
* Review, resolve and address personnel issues using HR guided disciplinary action when required.
* Provide direction, leadership, and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
* Provide operational/technical expertise as necessary to achieve solutions to problems in various shop departments.
* Administer mid-year and year-end evaluations for direct reports. Submit to Director of Operations for pre-approval.
* Responsible for preliminary approval of all wage increases according to company guidelines.
* Participate in monthly Senior Management and Operations meeting.
* Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness to facilitate lean objectives and safety goals.
* Assist Safety Director with accident investigations.
* Assist Safety Director with development and implementation of new safety procedures and policies.
* Review FTTQ rework and test failures upon notification with department leader, leadmen and or test tech. Take necessary actions and enter ISO CPAR when applicable.
* Work with IT department on updating existing reports and the need for new reports.
* Travel to other branch locations and customer sites when necessary.
* Provide operation related and branch performance feedback to President/CEO, Executive VP, DOO as necessary.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintaining personal networks.
* Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility required of the job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* High school diploma or GED. Bachelors or Associates a plus but not required.
* Three years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
* Background in Lean manufacturing, including Kaizen and other Continuous Improvement methods.
* Experience working with or around lifting, rigging, industrial or heavy equipment is preferred.
* Strong management/leadership skills
* Strong mechanical background
* Understanding of manual and CNC machining principles
* Basic understanding of Engineering and Metallurgical principles
* Basic understanding of OSHA regulations
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proper email etiquette
* Basic skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Strong project management skills
* Ability to start and complete a project with minimum supervision.
* Ability to adapt to changing routines.
* Be willing and able to work beyond scheduled hours as the need arises.
* Must demonstrate accuracy in working with detail.
* Must have consideration for all team members.
* Must have the ability to reason with Team Members and diffuse tense situations when necessary.
* Creative approach to solving problems. Outside the box thinking.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
* Company provides all tools and uniforms
* Excellent wages
* Outstanding benefits including 401K, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
* Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
* Tuition reimbursement
* Exceptional work environment

Brake Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the team member handbook or other written agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Including disability/veteran

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