Head of Operations **URGENT**
StaffBright
Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career?
We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation in Louisville, KY. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong automotive operations leader looking to make a significant impact and grow into a future Plant Manager role.
Lead daily manufacturing operations across three shifts, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and production targets are met.
Lead and develop production supervisors and technical teams while overseeing a large workforce across three shifts.
Drive operational improvements, productivity, and accountability across the manufacturing operation.
Monitor key performance indicators, production metrics, labor costs, budgets, and overall financial performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve efficiency, and strengthen operational results.
Develop supervisors and technical leaders through coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and PC&L (Production Control & Logistics) to resolve issues and improve plant performance.
Support production planning, labor allocation, and resource management across all three shifts.
Work closely with the Plant Manager to execute operational goals and prepare for future plant leadership responsibilities.
7+ years of experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing operations with a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 automotive supplier.
Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgets, labor costs, operating KPIs, and profitability.
Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, production management, and key operational metrics across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders, drive accountability, and improve manufacturing performance.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience in high-volume automotive assembly, welding, metal fabrication, or similar manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, and customer scorecards.
Experience supporting product launches, process improvements, or major operational changes.
A proven track record of improving plant performance while developing strong, accountable teams.
Company-provided cell phone.
401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 4% contributed and immediate vesting.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to lead a large, established automotive manufacturing operation.
Significant exposure to plant strategy, financial performance, cross-functional leadership, and operational decision-making.
A clear succession path toward a future Plant Manager position.
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