Operations Engineering Manager

Ready to join a team of the best and brightest technical experts? Start an exciting new career with Ellwood Technical Welding. ETW is a premier provider of Welding, Cladding and Fabrication solutions. World-renowned for specialty welding, automation and consistent first-class quality in complex materials. Operating in a start-of-the-art air-conditioned facility we strive to provide complex automated welding services to our customers. As a part of Ellwood Group Inc., a 115+ year old family-owned company, we recognize the need to hire the best and brightest people to help us achieve our goals. With an employee-first focus we are proud of the tenure and seniority of our team members.

The Operational Engineering Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of our plant operations through automation, lean systems and strategic leadership. This role manages a team of high-performing engineers and technical experts to drive improvements in our operations.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering suggested (welding or metallurgy a plus)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (10 years minimum)
• Experience in management/leadership (5 years minimum)
• Excellent computer and systems skills

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineering and technical experts in a fast paced, collaborative and accountable environment.
• Drive operational efficiency and performance through Theory of Constraints, Lean, 6 sigma and other methodologies.
• Ensure alignment to product quality standard, safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Responsible for engineering project from concept to deployment, ensuring high quality outcomes, on time and on budget
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement solutions that improve production, quality and maintenance processes
• Assign projects to team members and actively manager their execution to deliver on schedule and within budget, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Leverage automation, data-driven insights and emerging technology to optimize workflows and to successfully implement new processes and product lines through the business's growth
• Handle departmental budgets and capital expenditures in alignment with operational objectives

Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Bachelors of Engineering (required)
HS Diploma (required)

Six Sigma (preferred)
Cert Master Proj Manager (preferred)

Skills