Operations Manager

Job Description

Gpac just partnered with a growing manufacturing company seeking an Operations Manager. Direct hire. Compensation is based on experience.

The Operations Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are achieved. This role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and works cross-functionally to optimize plant performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily production operations and meet production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and operational KPIs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve operations.
• Manage labor, equipment, and resources for maximum efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production planning, ERP systems, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.