Manufacturing Operations Manager

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Operations Manager leads manufacturing activities in a heavy industrial setting, providing guidance to front-line leaders and driving operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, promoting consistent processes, and advancing manufacturing initiatives to support the business plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily manufacturing operations to meet departmental and business objectives.

• Develop, mentor, and coach front-line leaders to enhance leadership skills and team performance.

• Maintain a strong safety culture and enforce safety procedures for a zero-injury workplace.

• Ensure consistent application of Control Plans, Standard Work, and Job Safety Analyses.

• Establish and maintain stable manufacturing processes.

• Implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.

• Translate business objectives into manufacturing plans and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategy.

• Collaborate with teams to introduce new processes and drive continuous improvement.

• Resolve technical and operational challenges using problem-solving techniques.

• Promote accountability, employee development, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required - BS preferred in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.

• 2–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.

• At least 3 years of technical problem-solving experience in manufacturing.

• Proven ability to develop and lead front-line leaders.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

• Background in strategic planning and implementing new processes.

• Success improving Safety, Quality, and Productivity through continuous improvement.

• Strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.