Operations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in establishing production goals and operational plans to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing practices.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain a culture of accountability.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred:

• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing leadership experience
• Cross-functional leadership experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
• Experience with manufacturing metrics and KPI management

Salary Range $130,000 - $150,000

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Additional Information The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.

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

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require.

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