About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Position Overview
The Operations Manager leads SIFCO ASC’s North American Operations in accordance with SIFCO ASC’s improvement targets and long-term objectives. Oversee multiple departments within Operations including: Solutions Manufacturing, Shipping & Receiving, Purchasing & Planning, Engineering, and four service shop locations for performing the SIFCO Process of Selective Electroplating on a contract basis (located in Ohio, Connecticut, Texas, and Virginia). The role is an active member and contributor to business Management Team.
Essential Job Functions
- Strive for continuous improvement regarding safety, quality, productivity, rework, sustainability, scrap, inventory turns, material costs, overtime reduction, and employee satisfaction.
- Develop and standardize appropriate manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
- Recruit, hire, retain, motivate, and lead an Operations team.
- Perform labor and equipment capacity planning to support sales forecasts and the Annual Plan.
- Plan, Create, and Submit Capital Improvement Expense (CAPEX) projects that support SIFCO ASC continuous improvement and long-term objectives.
- Ensure all SIFCO ASC facilities are operated in a clean and safe manner. Comply with all OSHA requirements. Work with EHS and Maintenance, to support facilities management and maintenance activities.
- Manage the company’s Engineering team and efforts to include for existing product and new product development, and responsible for various engineering projects, processes and timelines.
- Works collaboratively with customers, vendors and company Sales Team to meet customer needs and expectations on all Contract Services and Engineered Product Offerings.
- Plan, Create, and Monitor budgets for each department/location and implement corrective actions when necessary to stay within budget.
- Act as an Emergency Coordinator for the OH facility.
- Participate in Job Pricing activities with the Sales team for Service quotations.
- Perform contract review for new Service orders to verify terms and conditions as well as agreement with the scope of work outlined in the quotation.
- Perform Gross Margin Analysis on completed Service jobs each month and communicate with Operations and Sales teams the results.
- Learn and Work in MS Dynamics GP (ERP system) to back up Managers and Supervisors as well as be able to gather data and information to support Operations and Management teams.
Essential Job Requirements
- Business or Engineering undergraduate degree. Advanced degree, such as MBA, considered a plus.
- Minimum 7 years operations management experience in a multi-facility manufacturing environment. Strong planning, analysis, organization, and communication skills.
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office
- Must have hands-on experience with basic machine shop equipment, be able to construct and decipher part and assembly drawings, solid models and assemblies.
- Demonstrated advanced experience in 2D & 3D CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar).
- Strong analytical, math and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a citizen of the United States due to ITAR regulations based upon work performed by company.
Other Skills/Abilities
- Familiar with electrochemistry and plating processes
- Familiar with project management and ERP software
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel by car, plane, or train, both domestically and internationally, including regular travel to three service shops outside of Ohio.
- Exposure to noise and chemicals consistent with a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to stay alert in meetings for long periods of time.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.