Operations Manager

Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you enjoy taking ownership of the daily operations from a manufacturing, customer service and distribution perspective? Do you enjoy thinking of how you can streamline processes, improve on-time delivery, and increase the bottom line? Do you believe that employee involvement is a sign of great leadership?

If you answered yes to these questions … we should talk!

Our regional manufacturing facility or Service Center located in Kent, Washington is looking for an Operations Manager (our internal title is  Service Center Manager). 

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in opening access solutions. Our Group focuses on the manufacturing of steel doors and frames within the commercial market catering to such industries as hospitality, healthcare, aerospace, defense, sporting venues and education.  

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

What would you do as our Operations Manager or Service Center Manager?

You would have full ownership of the daily manufacturing operations and be an integral part of all facets including fabrication and production, materials, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and delivery by setting the operational standard.

You would also:

• Lead others in developing lean initiatives and improving procedures and processes. 
• Focus on developing customer relations, freight and distribution, capacity and manpower planning, inventory management and replenishment, and production scheduling
• Plan and effectively execute operational strategy to meet or exceed budgetary expectations
• Develop enhanced organizational capabilities and create a collaborative high performance work environment through employee training, development, and succession planning
• Oversee expense budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements
• Establish operational standards and KPI’s for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, inventory management, complete and on-time delivery while focusing on reducing cost
• Identify and proactively streamline organizational processes and trends; recommend alternatives for improved effectiveness
• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to OSHA and ASSA ABLOY standards
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience you need: 

• High School or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• Minimum of four (4) or more years of operational leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Knowledge of continuous and process improvement and Lean principles such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, etc.
• Experience in metal forming or related field and/or a general understanding of the construction industry, preferably the commercial construction industry
• Leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop relationships and influence all levels within the organization
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, follow-up and a high comfort level balancing multiple priorities or projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel approx. 20%-25% off the time

What we Offer!
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary  
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Company Contributions after one year of service
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

PAY: $90,000 - $150,000, depending on experience plus bonus.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.