If you're seeking a new opportunity to work with an organization focused on future growth, strategy and innovation, look no further! LHB Industries is currently seeking an Operations Manager with a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing related position. This is a fantastic opportunity that not only provides the chance to work and collaborate with a dedicated team, but also allows you to make a difference in the community.
Operations Manager - Job Summary
Reports To: Director of Operations / VP of Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Overview
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations across aerosol filling, liquid filling, converting, assembly, kitting, packaging, and related production processes. This role oversees Production, Planning & Scheduling, and Operations Support teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of manufacturing activities while meeting customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. The role serves as a key leader in aligning customer demand, production capacity, workforce resources, material availability, and inventory strategies to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Manufacturing Leadership
• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery goals.
• Manage production performance through key metrics including OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, schedule attainment, waste reduction, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Optimize utilization of labor, equipment, and facility resources.
• Ensure staffing levels, workforce performance, and operational resources align with business requirements.
Production Planning & Scheduling
• Direct the Planning and Scheduling function to ensure efficient alignment of customer demand with manufacturing capacity.
• Develop and maintain production schedules that maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and material availability.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions to address constraints and bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate ERP planning data, routings, and work center information.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead waste reduction, process optimization, downtime reduction, and productivity improvement efforts.
• Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring operational issues.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Partner with Quality leadership to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support ISO, GMP, and quality management system compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company regulations.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety and quality incidents.
Financial & Business Management
• Manage operational spending, labor costs, conversion costs, and material utilization within budget targets.
• Support capital planning, cost reduction efforts, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for investments that improve safety, quality, capacity, and productivity.
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources.
• Support equipment reliability, new product introductions, process improvements, and operational strategy execution.
• Leverage ERP systems and operational analytics to improve decision-making and reporting.
Leadership Responsibilities
The Operations Manager directly supervises Production Supervisors, Production Planning/Scheduling personnel, Shift Leaders, and Operations Support staff, with overall responsibility for a workforce of approximately 50+ employees.
Key leadership responsibilities include:
• Hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development
• Performance management and coaching
• Workforce planning and staffing
• Employee engagement and retention
• Succession planning and leadership development
• Corrective action and disciplinary processes
Qualifications
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading supervisors, managers, planners, and operational teams.
• Experience in aerosol converting, liquid filling, assembly, kitting, packaging, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, ERP systems, and manufacturing KPIs.