Operations Manager at Tetra Tech Company

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Basic Responsibilities

• The Operations Manager will be responsible for capacity optimization of factors of production employed.
• He/she will develop and oversee the implementation of production schedules, monitors plant operations, analyses the production metrics, coordinates with other departments, and makes recommendations where necessary.
• The Operations Manager will ensure that operations are safely executed, regulatory requirements are duly met and technical issues resolved or escalated accordingly.

Key Roles and Duties

• Coordinate all activities and operations in the plant
• Plan and draw up a production schedule
• Determine and place order for required resources and also ensure stock levels remain adequate.
• Facilitate scheduled equipment maintenance and inspect and monitor production equipment on a regular basis.
• Set the quality standards.
• Ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating budgets with both clients and managers.
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are always followed.
• Ensure timely completion of customer orders, within budget and according to pre agreed standards.
• Oversee the efficient distribution of manufactured goods to ensure timely and effective delivery to clients.
• Detect and eliminate constraints that limit productivity.
• Work with managers to implement the organization's policies and goals.
• Collate and analyze data and prepare production reports for management.
• Review workers’ performance and identify training needs.
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as may be necessary.
• Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programs.
• Liaise with different departments, teams, and companies, e.g., suppliers, managers, clients.
• Carry out research to discover ways of improving current production/operational processes.
• Oversee long term planning initiatives geared towards enhanced operations.