Operations Leader

Arconic is currently in search of an Operations Leader to join our Kawneer business in Visalia, CA. Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Operations Leader will manage a team of 20+ employees and is accountable for the Material Handling, Shipping/Receiving and Boxing teams. Base Salary Range: $76,500.00 - $93,500.00 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all departmental goals in alignment with the plant business (e.g. IFE, TRR, DART, Human Performance, OTIF, WCR, Operational Productivity, Labor efficiency, OEE, Inventory, Budget, Quality, etc.)
• Employee Engagement – help drive department activities and moral 
• Manage implementation of policies and procedures and recommend improvements in working conditions.
• Complete employee performance reviews and issue disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Responsible for problem analysis and resolution showing improved process optimization.
• Follow-up on investigations of scrap with the quality department.
• Responsible for the integrity of the system transactions on Oracle/JDE
• Implement, maintain, and improve leading indicators processes that will prevent EHS incidents.
• Communicate and follow up with Plant Manager and peers on daily/weekly/monthly requirements.
• Communicate with other production and support departments (Quality, Engineering, PC, ABS, etc.).
• Review production schedules, staffing requirements and make decisions in order to guarantee the safety and productivity of the area.
• Provide process direction and prioritization to craft employees on off-shifts to resolve equipment issues, as needed.
• Succession planning - coach leads and employees in a manner that moves the organization toward accomplishing the target condition
• Skill Matrix for each employee- Training plan and progression pathway/Job descriptions 
• Safety Leadership L1, L3 HP Human Performance, Monthly FSIP Meetings
• Resource Management (People, Equipment, Maintenance, Time)
• Accurate Recordkeeping (Production, Quality, Training, Payroll, Evaluations) 
• Quality Management KPI Monthly / Daily Target plans for supervisors and department or area of responsibility (Feedback cycle time and PPM Targets)
• Unit Cost Management year on year improvement by department 
• Continuous Improvement/ABS Deployment/ Lean principles
• Capex project Management 
• Arconic Self-Assessment Tests where applicable 
• MDR waste targets 
• TPM equipment schedule 
• Claims, Takeoff, Fab, paint
• Inventory management and cycle count accuracy
• Order Shop supplies for material handling, shipping, and boxing 
• In charge of monthly Inventory to include data entry cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory (Planning) 
• Work with finance to reduce material variances 
• Maintain proper head count and OPI targets
• Submit requests through Magnet for temporary employee recruiting needs 
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Develop accountability, trust, and respect among team members
• Maintain positive relations and communication with all internal and external departments.
• Communicate as needed with external customers to ensure a relationship that promotes customer satisfaction.
• Utilize ABS network resources to support personnel development and succession progress: i.e.: training through work instructions and skills matrix tracking.
• Related Expert knowledge of the department process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or 10 years of manufacturing experience as a department lead.
• 5 Years supervisory experience in a production environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.