Manufacturing Operations Manager

Operations ManagerJoin Crane Currency as an Operations Manager in Nashua, NH and take a hands-on leadership role in developing teams, improving operations, and driving results in a complex manufacturing environment.Who We Are:Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.How You Will Make An Impact:The Operations Manager is responsible for the performance of multi-process manufacturing operations, including Embedded, Micro-Optics, Coating, Inspection, Slitting, and Ink Mixing. This role provides leadership to ensure a safe work environment, consistent product quality, and reliable execution against customer demand. The position is accountable for driving operational performance through effective people leadership, daily management, and disciplined use of key metrics across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and Growth. As a member of the plant leadership team, the Operations Manager develops supervisory talent, optimizes flow and capacity, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to sustain a high-performing manufacturing organization.Ensure a safe working environment and promote a safety-first culture across all operational areasExecute production activities to meet customer requirements for quality, delivery, and inventoryEstablish a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supporting systems to ensure product consistency and qualityPrioritize and manage flow through the plant to reduce lead times and improve customer satisfactionCoordinate labor and schedule attainment in support of the Master Production ScheduleMonitor operational performance using key performance indicators and drive corrective actions as neededReport operational metrics and escalating concerns with appropriate countermeasures to ensure alignment and awarenessEvaluate, analyze, and implement actions to reduce production costs and improve efficiencyLead safety walks, safety meetings, and training activities to drive awareness and continuous improvementServe as a leader in quality assurance activities, including participation in technical reviews and driving corrective and preventive actions to timely completionEstablish performance expectations and measurable goals for supervisors and associates and provide regular feedbackLead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, in support of the CI roadmapOversee disciplinary actions to ensure consistency, fairness, and early resolution of performance issuesSupport strategy deployment activities and R&D projects, ensuring design for manufacturability and successful transition into manufacturingEnsure consistency in training and development of associates, including cross-training to support operational flexibilityKnowledge And Expertise That Matter Most For This Role:Required:Bachelor's degree.10 years manufacturing experience or 5 years supervisor/manager experienceAbility to be flexible and effective in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environmentExperience in lean manufacturing, 5S methods, CI leadership styleStrong written communication skills, with emphasis on the ability to create high quality technical reports, test reports, specifications and proceduresPossess superior skills in management of projects, time, self and other resources. Including prioritization, planning, goal setting and complex coordination of labor, daily activities and long-term objectives defined by the businessDemonstrated experience leading and developing a lean manufacturing environmentPreferred:Master's degreeSix Sigma certification(s)Experience with mentoring and/or coachingAbility to write high-quality procedures and operational documentationHigh attention for detail and pattern recognition (related to assessing metrics, trends and supporting root cause analysis)How We Will Care For You:We offer top-notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more.What Drives Our Team:We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:People MatterDo the Right ThingTrusted PartnerInnovate for GrowthAlways ImprovingWhere We Are:Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here.