Operations Manager

Position Summary The Operations Manager has responsibility for the performance, leadership, and strategic direction of plant operations, ensuring achievement of organizational objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Production, Customer Service, and Cost. This role provides leadership across all manufacturing functions and operational support areas to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, workforce development, and customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager is responsible for developing and executing operational strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, quality performance, and profitability while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards. This position serves as a key member of the Site Leadership Team and partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Finance, and Human Resources to support business growth, operational scalability, and long-term strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for plant manufacturing operations, ensuring achievement of Delivery, Inventory, Production, and Cost objectives. Lead daily manufacturing operations across all shifts to ensure operational efficiency, schedule attainment, customer satisfaction, and workforce engagement. Oversee production planning, inventory management, forecasting, capacity analysis, labor utilization, scheduling, and operational resource allocation. Own improvement of key operational performance indicators including safety metrics, quality performance, on‑time delivery, productivity, cost performance, scrap, yield, and customer service levels. Execute operational strategies and improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance and support organizational growth objectives. Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Finance, and HR to ensure alignment of operational priorities and business objectives. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, structured problem solving, and operational excellence methodologies. Champion a culture of accountability, employee engagement, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Maintain active involvement in employee selection, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and organizational capability building. Lead and coach supervisors, leads and other operational leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team performance. Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures. Drive problem‑solving activities related to production, quality, customer complaints, CAPA, non‑conformances, and operational performance gaps. Work with the Plant Director to develop and manage operational budgets, capital planning, cost‑control initiatives, and resource planning activities. Foster cross‑functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment, agility, and responsiveness to customer and business needs. Support workforce flexibility and operational resilience through cross‑training and talent development initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required or equivalent years of experience. Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience, including multi‑functional plant leadership responsibility. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing leaders, supervisors, or large operational teams. Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. Proven experience leading deployment and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of production operations, quality systems, supply chain coordination, and manufacturing performance metrics. Operational Leadership Demonstrated ability to lead medium/large scale manufacturing or plant operations with a focus on operational excellence and business performance. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, quality management systems, and operational best practices. Ability to balance strategic initiatives with daily operational execution. Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to drive sustainable operational improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance. Experience implementing and sustaining World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or similar operational excellence systems preferred. Financial & Business Acumen Experience developing and managing operational budgets, cost‑reduction initiatives, and capital expenditure planning. Ability to analyze operational and financial metrics to support business decisions and performance improvement. Leadership & Talent Development Proven ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop leaders and cross‑functional teams. Strong succession planning and organizational development capabilities. Ability to foster a positive, high‑performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and recognition. Communication & Collaboration Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to build strong partnerships across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Finance, and HR functions. Effective influencing, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills across all organizational levels. Problem Solving & Decision Making Strong analytical and decision‑making capabilities in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. Ability to identify operational risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective corrective actions. #J-18808-Ljbffr