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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Affinity Executive Search

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Salary: Confidential

Location: Shakopee, Minnesota

Minimum Degree: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent.

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing 24/7 plant operations, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role drives continuous improvement in productivity, safety, and people development, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily plant operations across production, quality, engineering, materials, HR, and support functions.
  • Foster a culture of trust, communication, and accountability with clear metrics and ownership.
  • Ensure alignment of plant objectives with strategic business goals, including safety, quality, productivity, and talent development.
  • Provide leadership in employee relations, coaching, training, and development.
  • Oversee compliance with all regulatory and technical standards.
  • Partner with the General Manager and department heads to ensure objectives are met and obstacles resolved quickly.
  • Lead a team of 20-30 salaried employees, in addition to coordinating with strategic partners and suppliers.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in operations leadership.
  • Experience in change management, process improvement, and optimization.
  • Strong background in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven ability to lead with trust and a passion for developing self and others.
  • Effective communicator across all levelsfrom shop floor to executive leadership.
  • Willingness to be accessible 24/7, including holidays, to support facility needs.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and people development skills.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
  • Great competitive compensation
  • Established industry leader
  • Comprehensive leadership role
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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