Operational Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of production, quality, delivery, cost, and safety objectives.
• Direct daily production workflows, adjusting schedules, staffing, and resources to meet customer demand and operational requirements.
• Establish operational standards, manufacturing processes, and performance expectations that support business goals and operational excellence.
• Ensure efficient utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and manufacturing resources to maximize productivity and throughput.
• Serve as the senior operational leader for the facility, driving accountability and operational execution across production teams.
• Talent Development
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage manufacturing leaders and employees across operational functions.
• Establish performance objectives, conduct reviews, provide coaching, and support succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Promote employee engagement, workforce development, and leadership growth throughout the organization.
• Ensure appropriate staffing strategies and workforce planning to support production demands and business growth.

Operational Performance

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identify production bottlenecks, process inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and operational reviews.
• Establish, monitor, and drive accountability for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, yield, safety, inventory, delivery performance, and financial results.
• Champion data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance and support strategic business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives that improve customer satisfaction, reduce waste, and lower operating costs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Program Management teams to ensure seamless production execution and product delivery.
• Support product launches, manufacturing readiness initiatives, process improvements, and operational change management activities.
• Align manufacturing capabilities and operational priorities with customer commitments and overall business strategy.
• Communicate operational performance, business risks, and improvement opportunities to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for program status, operational health, and business performance reporting.

Financial Resource Management

• Develop, manage, and oversee operational budgets, resource allocation plans, and cost management initiatives.
• Drive financial performance through productivity improvements, cost reduction efforts, and efficient utilization of resources.
• Evaluate operational investments and resource requirements to support business growth and manufacturing objectives.
• Monitor operational spending and financial performance against established targets and forecasts.
• Partner with Finance and leadership teams to support planning, forecasting, and long-term operational strategies.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of workplace safety, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety initiatives, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Identify operational and business risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of operations.
• Maintain accountability for environmental, health, safety, and quality performance across the facility.