Operations Manager

Primary location:PensacolaFlorida
Relocation offered:Yes
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $115000 to $135000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical dental prescription drug life insurance 401k match long-term disability coverage vacation and sick time and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Under the guidance of the Assistant Plant Manager the Operations Manager is responsible for leading the vertical launch of teams and processes while coordinating internal and external resources to ensure performance metrics project objectives and deadlines are achieved. This position plays a critical role in strategic planning cross-functional collaboration and effective communication ensuring the seamless upward and downward flow of information throughout the organization. The Ops Manager will serve as a key liaison between leadership and operational teams driving alignment accountability and successful execution of business initiatives.

Whats in it for you

• Lead High-Impact Operations Drive safetyquality productivity and performance across a complex manufacturing operation.
• Shape Plant PerformanceInfluence teamsalign resources and drive accountability towardkey business goals.
• Drive Meaningful Change Lead Lean initiativescross-functional projects and strategic improvements that directly impact plant success.

What does an Operations Manager do

• Promotes the Plant Safety Process by leading the process and maintains a high-level awareness and operating discipline for all plant safety policies
• Guides and advise supervisors in interpretation of Plant and Company policies and Union contract. Helps resolve non-routine personnel problems
• Provides guidance to Supervisors throughout the grievance process.
• Drives quality performance of the Value Stream operations through use of systems management and Lean principles including layered auditing
• Drives customer awareness throughout the value stream and focus on delivering material that meets customer and regulatory requirements
• Routinely visits production operations to interact with employees facilitate/assist in root cause determination for safety quality and productivity issues monitor performance and schedule adherence monitor product quality characteristics and gather information and input from Supervisors support staff and operators to make decisions when. Coaches Supervisors and Team Manager(s) in these areas
• Assists in determining manpower requirements to meet production schedules
• Works to promote good employee relations by interacting with employees frequently and discussing and helping with problems or complaints
• Encourage supervisors to establish and maintain similar relationships
• Promotes achievement of the plants goals and works closely with Value Stream Improvement Champion to drive focus ownership and engagement from Value Stream Steering Team maintenance and production employees Participates in sponsors and supports the Lean process
• Promotes effective training of employees and works closely with Value Stream Specialist to drive continuous improvement of the content and execution of the training & certification process; Promotes continuous skill and process knowledge improvement; and drives effective crew skill management by Supervisors/Team Manager(s)
• Promotes excellence in housekeeping; promotes processes systems and Lean events/tools to reduce effort and cost to maintain housekeeping
• Facilitates the on-going integration of maintenance and production activities

Supervisory Responsibilities:Production Supervisors Value Stream Improvement Champion and Value Stream Specialist.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of demonstrated supervisory and/or operations experience in an industrial production environment
• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Computer proficiency in Excel Word and Power Point with basic skills in SAP and Minitab

What will make you successful

• Must demonstrate the ability to lead a large organization spread over a complex production operation
• Demonstration of presentation facilitation and meeting management skills
• Basic project management skills
• Demonstration of process improvement skills. Ideally candidate would have proven Lean and 6-sigma skills and be able to effectively apply methods and tools
• Basic understanding of maintenance systems including PM Pd/M technologies including and planning of work
• Demonstrate ability to use data from multiple sources to quickly solve complex operational problems
• Effective writing and data organization skills

What will make you stand out

• 4 year Technical or Business Degree
• 3 years of operations management experience

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: sit or stand for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA FMLA and other federal state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push pull carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue AWI has about 3700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Pensacola FL)

Pensacola is a vibrant coastal city located in Floridas western Panhandle along the Gulf Coast. Known for its sugar-white sand beaches emerald-green waters and rich history Pensacola offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many major Florida markets. The area combines outdoor recreation a thriving downtown district excellent dining and a strong sense of community. Home to the U.S. Navys Blue Angels and the National Naval Aviation Museum Pensacola blends coastal charm with economic stability making it an attractive place to live and work.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!