Operations Manager

Oversee multiple departments through direct leadership of department managers, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations in a high-mix, make-to-order manufacturing environment. This role requires a strategic, results-oriented leader with deep experience navigating product variability, complex scheduling, and cross-functional coordination across supply chain and production.

The Operations Manager will operate within a matrix organization, partnering with regional and global functions (e.g., engineering, finance, HR, and supply chain) to align priorities and drive site performance. In addition to operational oversight, this role plays a key part in community engagement and building strong external partnerships to support long-term site sustainability.

Serve as deputy to the General Manager, leading daily site operations and ensuring execution of business strategy.

Lead by example in a values-driven culture, aligning teams with the company's mission, vision, and values.

Provide oversight of production, quality, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance to drive alignment and operational performance.

Own site results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.

Lead workforce planning, labor optimization, budgeting, and cost control to achieve financial targets.

Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

Develop and mentor department leaders, strengthen succession planning, and build organizational capability.

Ensure compliance with EHS, OSHA, ISO, and customer requirements while promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Represent the organization within the local community and support workforce and talent development initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including managing multiple departments in a 24/7 production environment.

Experience working in a make-to-order manufacturing environment.

Lean Six Sigma certification required (Black Belt strongly preferred) with proven success leading large-scale continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong financial and operational knowledge, including workforce planning, budgeting, and cost control.

Demonstrated ability to develop leaders, build succession plans, and lead organizational change.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization and within the community.

Executive presence with the ability to serve as a key partner and backup to the General Manager.

Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day

Annual bonus

401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

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