Operations Manager

Seeking an Operations Manager from a manufacturing environment. Salary up to $140K + bonus. Location: St. Louis, MO.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will share responsibility for the overall performance of the facility, including safety, productivity, quality, financial performance, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership team members and frontline supervisors.

• Drive production performance to meet customer demand and on-time shipping commitments.

• Improve productivity and efficiency through Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through effective monitoring of equipment performance and labor utilization.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, GMP, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Analyze production costs and implement improvements to enhance profitability.

• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades and capital investments.

• Partner cross-functionally to support new product launches, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.

This role offers significant influence and visibility throughout the organization. You will play a key role in shaping plant performance, driving operational improvements, and building a high-performing culture.

What Success Looks Like:

• A safe, engaged, and accountable plant culture.

• Reduced scrap and waste.

• Strong OEE and operational performance metrics.

• Consistent on-time delivery and quality results.

• Successful continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.

• A strong leadership bench and high employee morale.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in injection molding and/or packaging manufacturing preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proven success improving productivity, cost performance, quality, and operational metrics.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP systems.