Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Operations Manager | $90,000-$110,000 annually | Day Shift | Direct Hire

What Matters Most

• Competitive pay of $90,000-$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience

• Location: Gastonia, NC

• Direct-hire opportunity with career growth and stability

• Leadership-track role supporting operational systems, process improvement, and team development

• Direct exposure to executive leadership with opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Job Description

The Operations Manager will strengthen the operational backbone of a growing manufacturing organization by coordinating materials, inventory, vendors, systems, projects, and operational processes. This role works directly with the VP of Operations to improve execution, build structure, and support scalable systems. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. This is a leadership-track opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and driving accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing workflows, purchase orders, supplier coordination, and outstanding order follow-up.

• Maintain inventory visibility across raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while supporting reconciliation and reporting.

• Coordinate logistics, shipment planning, fulfillment activity, and handoffs with manufacturing and logistics partners.

• Support ERP implementation, operational dashboards, reporting systems, KPIs, and process consistency.

• Lead operational improvement projects, track milestones, follow up on action items, and escalate risks.

• Support quality documentation, testing/hold/release workflows, CAPA tracking, and process compliance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or related fields.

• Experience managing projects, systems, or operational processes.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and follow-through skills.

• Experience with ERP systems or business management software.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Preferred: experience in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food production, process industries, inventory management, procurement, lean manufacturing, ERP improvement, or team leadership.

Benefits and Perks:

• Base pay range of $90,000-$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

• Career advancement opportunities and leadership growth potential.

• Direct exposure to executive leadership.

• Opportunity to build, improve, and scale operational systems.

• Meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing environment.

Your New Organization:

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization focused on extracting and refining plant compounds using rigorous manufacturing and quality standards. The team values consistency, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with every batch, process, and team member playing an important role in the operation. This is an opportunity to help create structure and improve execution in a business scaling for continued growth.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base pay range for this position is $90,000-$110,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.