Operations Manager

Position Summary

This role provides leadership for daily production operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective performance while meeting targets for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. This position leads supervisory staff, supports workforce development, and drives continuous improvement across all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery goals
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve performance
• Develop and manage operational plans, budgets, and staffing levels
• Lead maintenance coordination to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
• Drive safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture
• Support inventory control, cycle counts, and material flow accuracy
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, waste reduction, root cause analysis)
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, HR, and supply chain teams
• Oversee procurement planning for materials, services, and production support needs
• Support hiring, training, and development of supervisors and team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to analyze data and drive operational improvements
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and move throughout a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Exposure to typical industrial conditions (noise, heat, dust, machinery)
• PPE required in production areas