Operations Manager

The Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, product quality, production efficiency, and the safety of personnel. The Operations Manager supervises cross-functional departments including Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, and other shop-floor-related functions to drive performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with company objectives.

• Maintenance Management
• Production Oversight
• Quality and Safety
• Team Leadership and Development
• Inventory and Materials Coordination
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Other Duties

Communication

Clear, persuasive verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization; ability to lead productive meetings and issue resolution.

Presentation

Skilled in creating and delivering professional presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries using tools such as PowerPoint and Excel.

System

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and interdependencies; experience with ERP/MES systems and process mapping.

Analytics

Proven ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and make strategic decisions based on operational insights; proficiency in data analysis tools.

Exposure

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (MBA or master's is a plus).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience using ERP and manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT?

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.