Operations Leader Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for operations leader, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for overall leadership to the Process Operations Department, leading a large team and managing high impact processing operations and equipment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Translates strategies into actionable plans, sets goals for self and team, uses measurement systems to monitor progress
• Exudes energy that is contagious and instills in others a passion to excel and the confidence to achieve more than what is believed possible
• Able to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate
• Strong lean background with knowledge of strategic A3 thinking will be preferred
• Evidence of cost reduction/product improvement initiatives
• Excellent “open” communicator and people-person
• Experience with information systems and shop floor controls
• Experience in Electric Furnace Melting, AOD Refining, or Continuous Casting preferred

Please consider me for the operations leader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for operations assistance and support to Plant Managers, Plant Associates and Area Branch filling locations to ensure consistent production and distribution of product.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Mill policies/procedures
• Safety rules/regulations
• Personal sensitivity
• Supported projects in previous work experience
• A demonstrated track record as a people manager in the areas of team leadership and driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) and Intranet applications
• Travel is minimal for this role
• Experience in multiple run plant/improvement engineer roles

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the operations leader position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the plant operations to develop manufacturing process, ensure clear accountability across functions and proactively resolves potential conflicts.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Willing and able to hold direct reports accountable for performing critical aspects of their role
• Willing and able to work off-hours to respond to questions and come into the plant during upset conditions, startups, and shutdowns
• Experience in Microsoft Office word, excel, outlook
• Production Operators
• Team Performance Leaders (TPL’s) and Group Performance Leaders (GPL’s)
• Support Personnel (i.e., Operations, Production Control, RD&E, Training, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Quality)
• Sit / stand / walk for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

In response to your job posting for operations leader, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to the plant operations team and act as the primary back-up to the Production Leader.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience working on process automation conversion projects
• Proven experience delivering excellend EH&S results in a large chemical manufacturing process
• Six Sigma formal training and Lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous experience/proficiency with navigating operations management systems
• Proficiency with utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Business acumen – Demonstrates understanding of the financials and metrics of the business technical areas
• Leading and developing others – is mature, balanced, and professional when acting to lead others
• Experience using CMMS system

In response to your job posting for operations leader, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to all plant operations/production departments to include production, quality, cost and safety.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Develop People, Inspire and energize others, collaborate and foster teamwork
• Build strong team alignment and communication
• Coach and guide for results
• Computer literacy—MRP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical abilities test
• Six Sigma Green Belt and continuous improvement experience preferred
• Project management skill through technology training and certification program developed
• Demonstrated communication capabilities