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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring an Operations Manager. The role of the Operations Manager is pivotal, overseeing the operational performance of the business entity. This includes ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and financial outcomes across reporting departments on a daily basis. Moreover, the Operations Manager plays a crucial role in executing the strategies of the Business Units, aligning them with the entity's overarching goals. By implementing the company's vision and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the Operations Manager drives the company towards future growth and sustained success.

As a leader, the Operations Manager guides a team consisting of 4 direct reports and influences approximately 160 employees indirectly across various departments. These departments include Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Machine Shop, Plug & Die, IT, Facility Management, Receiving, Casting, Storeroom, and Planning.

This role is located in Pine Hall, North Carolina and will be fully on-site.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

Satisfy customer expectations for quality, delivery and performance of products and services.
• Assure performance to annual operational performance objectives of the organization.
• Align entities results and strategy with the overall corporate strategic vision.
• Reinforce the company's core cultural values and set a positive personal example to the team to optimize behavioral and performance expectations.
• Develop the employees to foster continuous improvement.
• Establish a culture of Lean Thinking and processes.
• Promote a Safety culture; Set a positive Safety Leadership example.
• Increase production, maximize equipment availability while minimizing unnecessary costs and improve current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and develop employee skills to have a highly flexible workforce.
• Ensure retention of key members, identify, and develop new talents of the core operating team.
• Align priorities, communicate expectations, and progress, and effectively manage individuals as well as team performance.
• Monitor KPI's and triggers corrective and improvement actions on a continuous basis.

Operations Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/Operations/Management or other related fields.
• 5-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of a safety-oriented leadership style that leads to success.
• Strong background in Strategic Planning and problem-solving.
• The personality to manage change throughout all departments and levels.
• Demonstrated skills in continuous improvement & extensive knowledge of LEAN tools and techniques.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven work experience in a Molten Metal Environment.
• Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management skills
• High-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.