Operations ManagerLocation(s):Portland, OR, US, 97230Function:ManufacturingAudience:Experienced ProfessionalWork Arrangement:On SiteRequisition ID:61804Operations Manager - GreshamMGU503 / 5APURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Operations Leader for the Gresham Foam Insulation production facility provides technical and business leadership in product manufacturing, TPM, and employee development.The Operations Leader interfaces across the operations network in the Foam Business to provide solutions to product manufacturing challenges as well as advances and innovation in manufacturing processes and materials. The position acts as the subject matter expert in the plant on all downline process, quality, and material areas.As a member of the Gresham NLT the position also coaches and advises the production team and is responsible for the growth and development of all operators in the plant.The position directly reports to the Plant Leader and is a member of the Natural Leadership (NLT) team for the plant.Requires flexibility to travel 10-20% of the time.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESLive the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilitiesEnsuring a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a fundamental valueEnsuring that all control plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the production lines ensure the safety of employees and in accordance to OC standardsPromotes safety and VPP certificationActively participates in and follows requirements for Process Safety Management (PSM)Support and participate in wellness and community initiativesPartners with cross-functional teams to support, improve, and enforce plant safety programs (LTT, Confined Space, PIV, etc...)LeadingOperationsSet clear and measurable performance expectations in line with plant goals. Proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metrics making improvements to efficiencies and cost.Effectively communicate goals, objectives and progress, holding people accountable to deliver resultsEnsures measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensuring accountability to the standards.Ensures the quality systems are utilized to provide a consistent product that meets manufacturing specifications and customer expectationsPartner with T&D Pillar to develop and administer training programs and standard work to ensure repeatability and manufacturing excellence throughout operationsPrepares budgets relative to manpower, production, and space forecasting necessary to meet customer demands.Proactively analyzes and manages all relative operations performance metrics making improvements to efficiencies, quality and costPartners with the Process Engineer and Reliability Leader to identify and drive continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity and qualityEffectively engage all other functional areas of the plant as partners/ team membersLead AM PillarWork with the operational leadership & division TPM steering team to develop the master plan and subsequent strategies for the implementation of AM Pillar in GreshamPartner cross-functionally with finance, engineering, and other teams to understand the current performance challenges, while developing sound solution strategiesIdentify, track, and communicate the metrics that will measure the Pillar's progressProactive approach; the goal should be problem-prevention, instead of problem-solvingElevate th