Jobs in Alburquerque, NM

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Director of Operations

Location: Academy, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Reports to: Mark DeVillier, Vice-President Operations (located in Buffalo)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage the development of, and monitor the execution of, the manufacturing schedule of all production departments. Plan and determine personnel requirements based on forecasts. Solicit overtime and shift change recommendations from Production supervisory staff. Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives. Oversee the tracking of actual departmental spending by supervisory staff, ensuring that variances are resolved. Ensure all operations conform to the company’s safety policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluate all applicable international, domestic, state, local and vendor specific requirements and regulations involving safety, health, environmental, radiation safety, and hazardous materials transportation issues that impact the business. Direct, implement, coordinate and manage the quality assurance function to the requirements of current ISO and ASME standards. Develop process control procedures ensuring production of finished products meeting quality specifications and standards. Oversee maintenance, security, alteration and repair of buildings, structures, systems and facilities; the movement, installation, repair and overhaul of machines, tools and plant equipment and the formulation and effective implementation of preventive maintenance programs. Maintain close surveillance over operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, direct observation, and personal contact to assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance, schedules, and the utilization of personnel, skills, equipment, and facilities. Through motivating techniques, delegate proper authority and responsibility to subordinates to coordinate and expedite activities in the areas of scheduling, supply chain, process and facilities engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, staffing, training, and other related functions. Direct, advise, and otherwise expedite and solve manufacturing and other related problems by utilizing resources in the technical departments to resolve and implement corrective procedures. In conjunction with Senior Management and others, assist with the development and formulation of short and long range plans, policies, programs, operating procedures, and objectives. Coordinate and direct major projects (e.g. acquisition and installation of capital equipment, major repairs, and plant layout changes) to the best scheduling and economic advantage.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervise employees in Operations, Supply Chain, Process and Facilities Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; daily time approval; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent is required.
Engineering degree in Materials Science preferred.
MBA is a plus.
A minimum of 7-10 years manufacturing management experience is required with at least 5 in precious metal manufacturing (required).
ERP systems experience for production scheduling, cost management, material controls is required.
Six sigma and lean manufacturing experience preferred.

This position requires approximately 15 - 20% travel. Relocation assistance is available.

The above statements are a summary of the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation. A complete job description is available in the Human Resources Department

Interested candidates should complete an Internal Job Bid Form and attach resume. Forward to Virginia Trujillo in the Human Resources Department at Virginia_Trujillo@beminc.com

Positions offer competitive salary and benefits plan. Some positions may require relocation.

OR send resume referencing position title, include salary requirements and relocation interest to:

Academy Group
5520 Midway Park PL NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Attn: HR Dept

Or by phone:

HR Contact: Virginia Trujillo
505-342-5536

OR by fax: 505-342-5578

OR apply via email: wamjobs@beminc.com

Williams Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.