Mount Pleasant, IA, US
33 days ago
Operations Manager
About Us

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

Company description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

Job description

The Operations Planner coordinates activities related to the production of company products. Their responsibilities include scheduling, fabrication, and shipment of all orders within the manufacturing facility. Work in conjunction with safety, quality, purchasing, transportation, and production control. The Operations Planner ensures that the facility meets safety, quality, production, and cost objectives by performing the following duties.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a safe work environment for all employees and find ways to continuously improve for maximum safety.Collaborate with management to establish production and quality control standards, policies, and procedures.Ensure compliance with engineering specifications and certification agencies.Plan and direct production activities, setting priorities based on effective operations, customer service, and cost factors.Manage inventory, scrap, and material utilization.Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to optimize resource utilization.Analyze production control, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to identify non-conformities and operational issues using six-sigma, root cause analysis and similar tools.Familiar with D.M.A.I.C. process.Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.Collaborate with production leadership to adjust production schedules and priorities due to equipment failure or system issues.Consult with maintenance personnel regarding machines and equipment modifications to enhance production and product quality.Compile, store, and retrieve production data.Lead special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A thorough knowledge of products and their related manufacturing processes.Mechanical background preferred. Qualifications Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.Exhibits strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Anticipates needs, forecasts conditions, sets goals/standards and measure results.Collaborates with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Foster a positive work relationshipHolds a valid driver’s license.Offers flexibility in work hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting Capacity – ability to lift up to 30 lbs.Mobility – prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, bending, etc.Exposure – moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environment.Noise Tolerance – high noise levels.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise, monitor, and manage the work of others to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management; or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management and/or have 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.Collaboration – Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility.Business & Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of the business and ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and actions and makes informed decisions to maximize ROI on activity.Change Management – Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.Energy – High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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