Operations Manager

Operations Manager MI | $175,000 - $200,000 Base Salary + 20% Bonus Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical professionals. Oversee project delivery, operational execution, and customer satisfaction. Drive workforce planning, resource allocation, and team utilization across multiple projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and executive stakeholders. Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational performance. Support recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning efforts. Partner with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to support business growth and strategic objectives. Serve as a senior escalation point for customers and internal teams. Qualifications 5+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial automation, engineering services, technical operations, or related industrial environments. Proven success leading and developing technical teams. Strong experience with project delivery, budgeting, resource planning, and operational performance management. Customer-facing experience with the ability to build strong, long-term relationships. Comfortable working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership teams. Exposure to automation, controls, industrial technology, manufacturing systems, MES, analytics, OT, or digital transformation initiatives is highly preferred. Ability to balance technical understanding with operational and business leadership responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, or related discipline preferred. Ability to travel up to 50%. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage starting on Day 1 401(k) with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Telehealth Services Career Growth within a rapidly expanding industrial technology organization #J-18808-Ljbffr LVI Associates