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Operations Manager

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for an Operations Manager at our manufacturing facility located in Atlanta, GA.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operations Manager provides leadership and direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment, and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule.  This includes coordination of activities related to the company’s quality, safety, and production, including responsibility for financial performance of the facility.

·         Supervising, mentoring, and directing Production Supervisors and Maintenance department.

·         Participating in plant safety, health and environmental programs and ensuring a safe working environment

·         Supporting the development and deployment of the Dexter Operating System (DOS)

·         Supporting the systems to report Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), conducting the standard meetings and driving the identification of abnormalities, discovering root causes and problem solving to present recurrence

·         Managing production schedules to achieve 100% customer satisfaction

·         Maintaining labor performance objectives

·         Ensuring quality procedures are followed and achieving 100% on time delivery

·         Performing other tasks, duties or special projects as directed

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Position requires lean and continuous improvement experience.  Qualified candidate should have experience in all phases of manufacturing operations and production scheduling, including maintaining and controlling direct and indirect labor budgets

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a comparable discipline and at least 7 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.