Senior Operations Manager

Job Description

Core Requirements:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
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• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial operations.
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Preferred Requirements:

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• Experience in metals, steel, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
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• Background in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
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The successful candidate will lead a large-scale production operation within a complex, heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for overall performance across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and workforce effectiveness. The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership to deliver operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and achieve financial and performance objectives in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities:

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• Lead division operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
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• Drive production performance, throughput, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
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• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and alignment with production goals.
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• Own financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and execution of operating plans.
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• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
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CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.

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