Operations Manager

Title: Operations Manager


Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience


Location: Forest Lake, MN


About The Job:

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for an Operations Manager to lead their truck/van assembly lines, oversee daily operations, maintain quality standards, and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who can motivate teams, solve mechanical challenges, and continuously improve production processes in a fast-paced environment. Their ideal candidate will be driven, positive and collaborative.


Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the truck/van production and assembly line to ensure production goals, safety standards, and quality expectations are met.


• Provide hands-on leadership and troubleshooting support for mechanical and assembly challenges within the truck production process.


• Lead and support a team of production technicians and assemblers to maintain efficiency, productivity, and quality standards.


• Coordinate workflow and schedules for production staff.


• Collaborate with engineering and design teams on new products and manufacturing processes.


• Work closely with the quality control team to maintain high manufacturing standards.


• Monitor production metrics and job times to identify opportunities for improvement.


• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.


• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.


• Review employee timecards and assist with scheduling and time-off requests.


• Support a positive, team-focused production environment.


• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.


Required Skills:

• Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Previous manufacturing experience in a similar industry required.


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Professional automotive experience preferred.


• Ability to analyze production data and drive process improvements.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools, vehicle components, or mechanical systems preferred.


• Experience in vehicle, truck, van, or automotive manufacturing is a plus.


• Experience with SolidWorks is considered an asset.


• Self-motivated with the ability to follow tasks through to completion.


Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Employee discount


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Vision insurance


About Lakeside HR Group:


At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.


Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group, where we are more than just a recruiting firm; we are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.