Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Bock North America is a medium-sized, German-based corporation and is an international market leader specializing in the development and manufacture of high-quality concepts and parts for the office furniture industry.

We are excited to be expanding our global presence into Mexico and are currently looking for an Operations Manager to lead our team.

The team consists of all local production departments including plastic injection moulding, maintenance, tooling, industrial engineering, well as final assembly and quality.

While leading the local team, the Operations Manager will support our expansion into Mexico.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Board of Directors, your duties will include monitoring the performance of the plant, providing strategy in terms of efficiency, capacity planning for people, equipment and the facility as well as managing the capital budget.

You will ensure that the production forecast is achieved on schedule and in a cost-effective manner.

Our Operations Manager will drive productivity of staff and equipment through the monitoring and managing of key performance indicators, identifying training opportunities, and initiating continuous improvement activities throughout the plant.

Your creative approach to problem solving is a key in your success and the success of your direct reports.

You will develop recommendations and solutions for identified obstacles, partnering with the supporting cross functional teams to determine priorities and resource allocations.

Executing strategies in support of the Plant’s goals, objectives, measures, metrics, and continuous improvement opportunities, you will be a strong leader;

this may include supporting our international locations.

As a leader, you are hands on, a strong mentor and communicator of corporate goals, and you are known for your ability to drive results.

You have a knack for being able to improve the performance of staff, processes and equipment and do so in a way that motivates and engages employees.

You have a passion for continuous improvement and you use your strong interpersonal and communication skills to gain buy in from a variety of stakeholders.

As the Operations Manager at Bock, you will be given the opportunity to effect real change on a growth path. You will positively impact the culture, technology and processes within the local and global organization.

Offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, this is the perfect time to join us.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 5 years of Operations Management experience in manufacturing; plastics, injection moulding and assemblies would be considered an asset
• Strong technical knowledge in production, assemblies, tooling and materials
• Engineering or related degree
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills and professional judgment required to resolve major technical issues
• Solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety act and Workplace Safety Insurance Act and their impact on operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to gain buy in from a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to travel internationally
• Spanish speaking would be considered an asset

Company Description

Bock North America is a chair systems solution company with more than 50 years of experience in plastic injection moulding.

We have made it our business to offer sophisticated components made from various plastics to leading office furniture manufacturers worldwide

Company Description

Bock North America is a chair systems solution company with more than 50 years of experience in plastic injection moulding.

We have made it our business to offer sophisticated components made from various plastics to leading office furniture manufacturers worldwide