POSITION: Operations Manager- Newark

JOB DUTIES: Build, develop and manage manufacturing and production teams capable of executing day-to-day operations. Ensure capacity and resources are in place to support business needs while managing manufacturing and production budgets. Manage product realization from the date of order entry to product shipment in collaboration with Engineering, Materials, Quality and Sales. Lead continuous improvement projects and programs to improve efficiency, capability and capacity while promoting operations excellence. Provide engineering support in the areas of manufacturing tooling and documentation control to ensure that customer specifications and requirements for product assembly and testing are met. Research, analyze, and implement methods for increasing productivity through automation, system enhancements and training of human resources. Oversee building and testing of various product categories including pneumatic, electrical, electronic, fabricated sheet metal and welded products. Develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with executive management on tactical and strategic operations planning and issues.

HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

LOCATION: Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., 8100 Central Ave, Newark, CA 94560

REQUIREMENTS

Main Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Management, or closely related field of study and three (3) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer or a closely related occupation.

Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following:

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  Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification;
• Three (3) years of experience in Engineering Quality Control and Costing;
• Three (3) years of experience in Production Optimization concepts, Lean Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, Statistical Process Control, 5S, Six Sigma;
• Two (2) years of experience in managing a welding program in accordance with industry standards;
• Three (3) years of experience in Thermography for infrared testing of electrical products;
• Three (3) years of experience in ERP systems M2M and P21; and
• Three (3) years of experience in ISO standards and IQ, OQ, and PQ process validation.

CONTACT: Apply online at https://jobs.applied.com/. Please reference job code 57097 in resume.

As the world’s largest fluid power distributor, the Applied Fluid Power® network of companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry running. Capabilities include system integration, manifold design, machining and assembly, electronic controls, fabrication, fluid filtration, programming, high speed hose assembly, engineering, repair services, and more. Additionally, Applied Fluid Power® has one of the largest teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other custom requirements.

Applied Fluid Power® is a part of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.