Operations Manager

Operations ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations for an established organization with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.This is an opportunity for a leader who believes great operations start with great people. The ideal candidate is a teacher and coach who enjoys developing employees, building strong teams, and bringing people together around a common goal.We're looking for someone who leads through their people, sets clear expectations, holds teams accountable, and gives employees the support and direction they need to succeed.What You'll DoLead and develop production and distribution teams while creating a safe, efficient, and collaborative operationHire, train, coach, and develop employees while supporting engagement, satisfaction, and retentionWork closely with production leadership to establish priorities and keep teams alignedBuild strong working relationships across Production, Engineering, Sales, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and other departmentsDrive continuous improvement, quality, and safety initiativesDevelop production plans and schedules that support business growthSupport capital projects and operational improvementsPartner with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtimeWork with the Plant Manager to develop and execute business strategyWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree required7+ years of senior manufacturing management experienceStrong understanding of manufacturing operationsProven experience leading, coaching, and developing production teamsStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsExperience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principlesAbility to build accountability and teamwork without micromanagingExperience with production planning, quality, safety, and continuous improvementERP experience preferredWhy Consider This Opportunity?If you're the kind of leader who enjoys teaching, coaching, developing people, and bringing teams together, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact across the entire operation.The organization values safety and teamwork and is looking for a leader who can strengthen both while continuing to improve the business.