Operations Manager

Are you ready for what's next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes \"Next Never Rests\", and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

• Location: New York Mills, MN
• Workplace Category: Onsite
• Travel Required: less than 10%
• Direct Reports: Yes, 7-10
• Pay Range: $118,400-$174,000
• Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation: Yes

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.

See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Overview:

Essential Functions

• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments
• Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives.
• Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor / develop supervisors and team leaders.
• Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts that drive positive financial impact to the business.
• Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees and solve problems with recommendations and solutions.
• Drives safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area.
• Works to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director.
• Provide business leaders with support, tools and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework.
• Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output.
• Communicate with Supervisors, Team Leads and team members, information about departmental, facility and company events, changes, activities, policies, news and updates.
• Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area.
• Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, team leads and peers.