Operations Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end plant operations, including production, planning, materials, inventory, shipping, and service/repair functions
• Drive daily execution against key performance metrics: safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and inventory
• Execute production schedules and align capacity, labor, and resources to meet customer demand and delivery commitments
• Persist cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, and product readiness
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and workflow to reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput across multiple product lines
• Manage inventory strategy, accuracy, and material flow to support production while optimizing working capital
• Strengthen supplier performance in partnership with Purchasing and Quality to improve quality, delivery, and lead times
• Ensure efficient and compliant shipping and logistics operations for domestic and international deliveries
• Optimize service and repair operations to meet turnaround targets and improve customer responsiveness
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles to drive productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance
• Establish and maintain KPI reporting cadence, using data to drive accountability and corrective actions
• Lead, develop, and coach a cross-functional operations team, building capability and strengthening leadership bench

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, with at least 2 years in a plant or operations leadership role (e.g., Operations Manager, Production Manager, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics
• Experience managing production planning, scheduling, and capacity in a multi-product or mixed manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of inventory control, material flow, and warehouse operations
• Experience partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain functions to improve operational performance
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills, including use of KPIs to drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor) and operational reporting tools (Excel or similar)
• Working knowledge of shipping and logistics processes, including domestic and international requirements