Operations Area Manager

Title:                            Operations Area Manager 
Business Unit:             Medeco Security Locks
Location:                     Salem, VA (on-site)
Department:               Operations
Shift:                           1st
EEO Job Class:           Salaried Exempt
Status:                         Full-Time
Reports To:                 Operations Manager

Position Summary: 
Join our dynamic team at Medeco Security Locks as a leader in our Operations department. We are looking for a committed leader to guide our Team Members in producing top-quality security products that exceed our customers' high standards. This role ensures a safe and efficient work environment while meeting all quality, delivery, inventory, and cost metrics.  Leadership provided by this position will help Medeco to maintain a competitive edge and exceed our customers' expectations. 

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead and support Team Members working in a high-precision CNC machining environment to ensure products meet the highest standards.
• Partner with Operation Managers, Area Managers, and HR to make informed personnel decisions.
• Foster a positive, employee-centric, work environment. Cultivating teamwork within and among all teams at Medeco.
• Schedule and lead regular team meetings to review progress and business updates.
• Ensure team members are properly trained to perform their work assignments.
• Record, approve, and track time and attendance for Team Members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operations and Production:

• Collaborate with Operation & Area Managers to ensure a seamless flow of products through the factory.
• Prioritize and advance orders to meet commit/promise dates.
• Ensure Medeco shipments meet and exceed our customers' quality and delivery expectations.
• Achieve planned productivity, and continuous improvement goals.
• Maintain a proactive approach to ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to give visibility to factors impacting production.

Continuous Improvement and Development:

• Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvements across the business.
• Support development and implementation of business plans, including budget management and capital plans.
• Co-lead and support design development projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.  
• 5 years+ of production management experience preferred.
• Experience operating and managing machines preferred.
• Willing to accept responsibility and accountability for performance.
• Excellent team-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Medeco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled, and other protected categories.

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