Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Chatfield, Minnesota, United States

Operations Manager Roles and Responsibilities

Safety

• Lead efforts to ensure a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating risks.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards and protocols.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks (minimum weekly).

Production

• Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with the production schedule.
• Manage resources and personnel to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Communicate pre-shift forecasts and post-shift performance to leadership.

Performance

• Monitor and maximize operational efficiency using the earned ratio and other KPIs.
• Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Address and escalate performance issues promptly.

Training

• Support employee cross-training to build a versatile workforce.
• Track and manage the training progress of production personnel.

Facility & Equipment

• Conduct routine equipment inspections and document any non-compliances, then act accordingly.
• Ensure timely repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

Communication

• Lead daily toolbox talks and post hourly performance metrics.
• Clearly communicate expectations and provide real-time feedback to employees.
• Share daily performance summaries with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and HR as needed.

Leadership

• Enforce company policies and standards on the production floor.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture.
• Conduct employee reviews and develop individualized plans for growth and improvement.
• Maintain accurate records on employee performance, production, and machinery data.

Key Tasks & Duties

• Ensure employee safety and reduce operational risks.
• Plan, assign, and schedule staff based on production needs.
• Evaluate material non-compliance; drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Communicate OT requirements and proactively resolve production-related issues.
• Audit safety, quality, productivity, and material flow frequently.
• Verify employee clocking records and attendance each shift.
• Keep leadership informed with updated metrics, performance summaries, and staffing needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading/supervising teams - sheet metal fabrication/machining.
• Comfortable with administering rules and policies.
• Desire to provide timely, fair, and accurate feedback to employees and leadership.
• Ability to solve problems to improve performance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes with mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to analyze data to drive root cause corrective action and employee feedback.
• Driven individual who is personable and a team player.