Manufacturing Operations Manager

🚀 Manufacturing Operations Manager | Lead Manufacturing Excellence

Onsite – Lancaster, PA

Are you a proven operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving results across production, supply chain, quality, and logistics?

We're seeking a Operations Manager to lead plant operations for a growing manufacturer of high-quality architectural and perimeter security products. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager and responsible for optimizing performance across materials, scheduling, production, quality, and logistics.

What You'll Do:

✅ Lead and oversee all plant operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, safety, and efficiency

✅ Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence

✅ Manage cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Materials, Scheduling, and Logistics

✅ Develop and execute operating budgets, CAPEX plans, and annual operational strategies

✅ Support new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment implementation

✅ Build, coach, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork, manage a staff of 15 people

✅ Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For:

✔ 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with an Associates or Bachelors Degree (10+ years considered in lieu of degree)

✔ 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex manufacturing environment

✔ Experience supporting U.S. Government projects is a plus

✔ Strong knowledge of production, supply chain, quality, logistics, and safety regulations

✔ Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

✔ U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

💰 Competitive Compensation – Salary range 110K to 125K

🏥 Blue Cross Medical & Dental Coverage

✅ Company-Paid Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Insurance

🏖 Generous PTO & Sick Time

📈 401(k) with Company Match

✈ Occasional Domestic & International Travel Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make a significant impact in an organization that supports critical security and government-related projects.

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