Customer Service Manager

About the Job

The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management to multiple functional areas within a manufacturing plant. This position will work proactively with plant management and production managers to ensure a high level of plant performance, provide quality and timely delivery to Homebuilding operations, and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. The Operations Manager will align resources and performance of the functional areas and lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and/or individual contributors within the facility.

This role is located in our Delanco, NJ plant.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily operations in multiple functional areas such as Customer Service, Scheduling, Delivery, and Administrative functions.
• Lead a team, promoting a positive work environment focused on achieving business goals. Foster an environment of coaching, development, and teamwork and ensure expectations and results are communicated effectively.
• Manage the customer scheduling & delivery process and production capacity of the plant, through effective communication with Homebuilding Operations. Understand and manage capacity variables to drive an accurate and stable production schedule.
• Partner with Homebuilding Operations and the plant production departments to provide a high level of quality and timely resolution to any quality or delivery issues.
• Ensure alignment, coordination, and cross-training between the functional areas. Partner with leadership in production, other functional areas, and centralized operations to coordinate, align execution, and meet or exceed shared goals.
• Review, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate performance, identify and lead improvements, and monitor and provide recommendations on key metrics within areas of accountability.
• Lead operational production planning to meet all shipment schedules. Develop and execute the agreed-upon staffing plan and allocate resources accordingly.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of administrative processes, including but not limited to, plant payables, invoicing, customer service reports, etc.
• Demonstrate an active role in the plant safety program through conducting audits and ensuring leadership is monitoring all personnel for desired safety behaviors.
• Manage key controllable operating expenses and develop cost control plans. Drive process improvement throughout the plant, focusing on results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in broader company initiatives, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience.
• Excellent problem-analysis, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Outstanding collaboration and conflict management abilities.
• Customer orientation and commitment to stakeholder support.
• Excellent reliability, with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Focus on driving improvements within the organization and ability to influence others.
• Ability to coach and develop others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, decision-making, adapting, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel to other plants and locations, as needed.

Life at the Company

As a top US homebuilder, the company has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All roles, whether in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those looking to achieve home ownership. The management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% promoted from within), so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance, and encourage your success.

Benefits

In addition to standard benefits, all employees have ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan to actively participate in the company's financial returns. The company also offers a New Home Purchase Discount when purchasing one of their homes.

View more about the exceptional culture and benefits at their careers page.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug Testing and Background Check are required.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as the company does not provide visa sponsorships.