TalentCompass is currently hiring a Operations Manager for a manufacturing client in Alcolu, SC. This is a full-time permanent position and relocation to Alcolu, SC is required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a wood products production team to work injury-free/incident free in a continuous manufacturing environment - consistent with our Principle Based Management philosophy and framework. 

• Supervise/coordinate production efforts that result in long term improvement in work processes - including, but not limited to: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, variability reduction, reliability, quality, production, and costs. 

• Facilitate team development and communication, employee skill development, problem-solving and resolution, and build employee commitment and ownership. 

• Establish roles, responsibilities, and expectations for direct reports with appropriate coaching, feedback, and development, to achieve results. 

• Drive cultural change in which employees take ownership for running the facility.

• Support a variety of shift schedules such as day / night / weekends / holidays, with the understanding that shift schedules can change during employment

• Work in a variety of environments such as, but not limited to: confined spaces, high spaces, hot/cold/humid/noisy

• Wear the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots / shoes, and other PPE required for specific jobs. Also must be able to work without wearing jewelry

Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment that includes a strong understanding of not only production, but also day to day operations including, but not limited to the following: HR, EHS, Quality

• Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Word (creating, editing, formatting documents, preparing reports and tables) and Excel (creating, modifying spreadsheets, using functions, filters, and graphs to analyze data).

• Demonstrated experience coaching, counseling, and developing employees

What you will get:

• Competitive Salary 

• Benefits plan

• 4 weeks vacation

• Company matching pension plan 

• Relocation Assistance

We thank all candidates for their interest in the role, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.