Operation Manager

What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits Work‑life flexibility Recognition and rewards Development and career opportunities A safe and inclusive workplace Why You Will Love this Job Location: Onsite in Kenosha, WI The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all day‑to‑day operations, including safety, production, material flow, quality performance, and equipment readiness. This role ensures achievement of key business metrics across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost while maintaining a highly efficient and responsive manufacturing operation. Specific Responsibilities Manage daily operations to achieve business metrics in safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost. Set priorities and ensure alignment across production, engineering, quality, and materials to maintain production readiness. Establish and maintain a safe and clean work environment for all associates, cultivating a behavior‑based safety culture. Monitor KPIs and drive actions to close performance gaps. Ensure consistent execution of standard work, production flow, and operational discipline. Balance resources and adjust priorities to respond to demand changes and operational challenges. Promote employee engagement, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset while providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure team effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity. Manage day‑to‑day production and optimize production flow, work instructions, rates, standards, etc. Support training and development of all employees. Execute additional responsibilities in support of overall business objectives. Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field required. 5‑10 years of direct experience in manufacturing or operations. Prior leadership experience in a production or manufacturing operation preferred. P&L responsibility preferred. Strong leadership and team development required. Ability to manage day‑to‑day operations while driving longer‑term improvements. Production systems and material flow knowledge. Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles knowledge. Effective communication across all levels of the organization. High level of ownership, accountability, and adaptability. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. The Salary range for this position is $129,150.00–$165,000.00. The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, and work location. Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws. It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr