Manufacturing Operations Manager

Are you a driven Manufacturing Operations Manager looking to join a fast growing company based in the Northern Kentucky area? Don't miss your chance and apply now! What you will get as the Operations Manager: Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Company offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options 401K match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Adoption Assistance Annual Merit Increases Community Volunteer Opportunities What you will be doing as the Operations Manager: Leading day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at the Company campus, driving execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across assigned work cells and functional leaders. Partners closely with the Operations Director, Business Unit leadership, and support functions to deliver safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives in a high‑mix, high‑volume manufacturing environment. Sets the operational tone on the floor—balancing urgency with discipline—while building strong, capable management teams and scalable processes that support growth, customer commitments, and long‑term site stability. Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing Functional Managers and Operations leaders aligned to Company operational needs. Partner with Talent Acquisition to define clear capability requirements and selection criteria for management roles. Assess individual and team capability gaps; ensure training plans and standard work are in place and effectively executed. Validate and continuously improve training curricula for operations leadership and frontline management. Establish clear, measurable goals aligned to site and Business Unit priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People). Drive consistent use of operational metrics, dashboards, and tiered accountability reviews. Ensure consistent, transparent communication across operations leadership and frontline teams. Create forums for two‑way communication, idea sharing, and problem‑solving. Translate site and corporate strategy into executable operational plans. Align workcell execution with customer requirements, capacity plans, and financial targets. Support accurate headcount, capacity, and production forecasting for the Company campus. Analyze forecast vs. actual performance to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven analysis, KPI management, and structured problem‑solving (QRQC, RCA, Kaizen). Ensure standard work, procedures, and work instructions are effective, current, and consistently followed. What you will need as the Operations Manager: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 10 years of relevant Manufacturing or operations experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. Leadership background that is hands on – leads from the front, culture and change management driver. Experience operating in a complex, matrix, fast‑paced manufacturing environment (EMS preferred). Ability to work and connect cross functionally across multiple teams and be influential even without authority. Safety mindset. Strong working knowledge of operational metrics, labor planning, and continuous improvement methodologies and tools. Proficiency with enterprise systems and tools (Workday, SAP (ERP/MES), standard Microsoft Office applications). #J-18808-Ljbffr