Manager II Operations MI

About the role

This role oversees overall operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. The position ensures the production of safe, cost-effective products that meet or exceed customer expectations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to meet customer demand through effective resource utilization, capacity planning, asset management, and production scheduling.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans aligned with business objectives and performance goals.
• Drive operational performance by achieving targets for throughput, on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and order accuracy through continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets while optimizing production processes, material flow, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate safety initiatives.
• Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and incident reviews to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and develop leaders to reinforce safe work practices and accountability across operations.
• Ensure customer service, product quality, equipment performance, and operational standards are consistently achieved.
• Maintain compliance with quality processes, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Educate and engage employees on quality expectations and continuous quality improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop leaders and employees by setting expectations, providing performance feedback, conducting reviews, and supporting professional growth.
• Foster collaboration, open communication, accountability, and alignment around shared business objectives.
• Provide ongoing guidance and direction to build a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; may consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, distribution or related field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as