Head of Operations & Business Management

We are looking for a highly motivated Operations Manager to lead daily operations at our industry-leading automotive manufacturing facility. This position plays a key role in driving production performance, maintaining a strong safety and quality culture, controlling costs, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with plant leadership, the Operations Manager will develop operational strategies, lead production teams, and foster employee development to achieve world-class manufacturing results.

Support and oversee daily plant operations, including production, quality, cost, and safety performance.

Assist in developing operating budgets and analyzing variances to support financial objectives.

Coordinate and evaluate production yield testing and related operational metrics.

Monitor operations and collaborate with technical and administrative teams to resolve production and processing issues.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend enhancements to production processes, methods, and equipment.

Monitor production performance and operating costs to ensure achievement of plant objectives.

Support the development and implementation of production tracking and quality control systems.

Analyze production, quality, preventive maintenance, and operational data to identify and resolve performance issues.

Drive employee training, coaching, and performance management, through development activities.

Address and resolve personnel issues in partnership with plant leadership and Human Resources.

Ensure all safety policies, procedures, and standards are consistently followed and enforced.

Drive best-in-class operational practices to improve productivity, quality, and overall plant efficiency.

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field; 8+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience

Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, safety programs, and cost control

Strong mentorship and training background for both supervisors and lead personnel

Team leadership and performance management experience

Continuous improvement program experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Automotive or high-volume manufacturing leadership experience

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Experience with manufacturing metrics and KPI management

Full-Time, Monday-Friday - 1st Shift, On-Site - Overtime as required

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

This position is expected to support and promote all health, safety, and environmental standards, including reporting workplace injuries, incidents, and unsafe conditions.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require.