Employee Owned Holdings- Technical Operations Manager
Employee Owned Holdings, Inc., United States
Job Description
Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. (EOH) is a family of employee-owned companies that specialize in highly engineered solutions. EOH provides corporate services - HR, Accounting, Marketing, Operations, and IT support for the group of companies outlined below. We are hiring a Technical Operations Manager to manage facility improvement projects, optimize service amp; repair operations, and support technical training amp; expertise across our organization. This role reports directly to the VP of Operations for EOH.
EOH Companies:
Hydraquip, Inc. and GCC provide technical expertise and value-added solutions through their offering of hydraulic, pneumatic and automation products. Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. (SIT) focuses on hydraulic, mechanical and structural design to deliver custom, turn-key systems.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with facility improvements including building relocation, manufacturing layout optimization, building improvement projects and strategic projects for operational improvement.
- Support EOH entities with inventory optimization including physical inventory management, inventory management via ERP and eCommerce, and working with customer service teams to understand necessary inventory to support strategic revenue growth.
- Provide leadership and technical training for upcoming talent: leading technical workshops, assisting with technical questions from customer service representatives and supporting training for fluid power certifications.
- Manage operational support for service and repair operations: test stand improvement, Fastfield technology enhancement and installation, growth of service amp; repair capabilities across all entities.
- Support Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) programs including support for tracking of facility, vehicle and forklift inspections, mitigation of lost-time-injuries and development/completion of required HSE training.
- Oversee facilities maintenance, maintenance of critical infrastructure, and improvements.
- Analyze and improve operational processes, including supply chain management, production processes and facility optimization. This includes identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
- Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to assist EOH entities in conforming to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with the respective Quality Policies and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
- Oversee assigned key projects and processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
- Degree in technical field preferred (engineering, engineering tech, industrial distribution).
- Experience working in the fluid power industry a plus.
- Fluid Power Certification preferred.
Desired Knowledge amp; Skills:
- Knowledge of operational functions and principles, including inventory, production, facilities, repair operations and value-added production.
- Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is considered a plus.
- Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity.
- Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.
What is an ESOP?
ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
- ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
- Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.