Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant operations with full accountability for safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, inventory, and cost control.
• Direct multiple departments through team leads while developing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service teams to ensure customer requirements are translated into achievable production schedules.
• Develop and execute capacity planning strategies to meet monthly and annual production and shipping goals.
• Analyze workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Oversee production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management to ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Drive safety initiatives and maintain compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor operational KPIs including productivity, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, including hiring, training, coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Manage plant maintenance activities and implement preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations, corrective action, and organizational development initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports, production forecasts, and performance metrics for senior leadership.