Operations manager

Operations Manager

Location: Overland Park, KS

Target Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

Position Overview We are seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations at a growing facility in the Overland Park, KS area. This key leadership role requires a unique combination of technical expertise in machining/CNC environments and data analytical capabilities to streamline, modernize, and optimize operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Direct and oversee daily manufacturing and shop floor activities to meet production schedules, safety standards, and quality targets.
• Data Analytics & Systems Management: Leverage analytical skills to work with legacy databases, MRP systems, and operational reporting tools. Analyze operational metrics, inventory tracking, and production output to drive overall plant efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Manage and audit internal data workflows using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access to identify operational bottlenecks and improve inventory, planning, and throughput.
• Technical Supervision: Partner closely with production managers, machinists, and maintenance technicians to support CNC equipment operations and shop technical workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the strategic bridge between plant floor teams, supply chain/materials management, and executive leadership to align and achieve operational goals.

Key Qualifications

• Data & Analytics Expertise: Advanced, high-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access (or legacy database systems), along with hands-on experience utilizing MRP/ERP platforms.
• Technical / CNC Background: Demonstrated practical experience working in or around CNC machinery and machining production environments.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in operations management, plant supervision, or industrial leadership within manufacturing.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to analyze complex production data, resolve operational inefficiencies, and drive process improvements.

salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Direct and oversee daily manufacturing and shop floor activities to meet production schedules, safety standards, and quality targets.
• Data Analytics & Systems Management: Leverage analytical skills to work with legacy databases, MRP systems, and operational reporting tools. Analyze operational metrics, inventory tracking, and production output to drive overall plant efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Manage and audit internal data workflows using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access to identify operational bottlenecks and improve inventory, planning, and throughput.
• Technical Supervision: Partner closely with production managers, machinists, and maintenance technicians to support CNC equipment operations and shop technical workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the strategic bridge between plant floor teams, supply chain/materials management, and executive leadership to align and achieve operational goals.

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The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time

Skills

• Operations
• Leading
• Business operations
• CNC
• Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 6 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.