Operations Manager

Operations Manager Location: The Greater Danbury Area, Onsite Salary: $120,000-$140,000 Why This Opportunity Stands Out Step into a next-generation leadership role as senior department heads approach retirementLead a team of direct reports across planning/buying, quality, production, and shipping/receivingPlay a key role in implementing a new ERP system (Microsoft Business Central) across the organizationGain international exposure with occasional travel to the UK for management meetingsBroad, high-impact scope spanning production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, and supply chainInfluence strategic planning around capacity, resource allocation, and process improvementConsistent, predictable schedule — 5-day work week, fully onsite Key Responsibilities For The Operations Manager Lead all plant operations, including production, quality assurance, purchasing, and logisticsDevelop operational strategies supporting productivity, safety, and cost-efficiencyMonitor production KPIs (throughput, yield, downtime, on-time delivery) and drive improvementsManage manufacturing schedules, staffing levels, and resource allocationLead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production issuesDevelop and monitor operational budgets and capital expenditures Qualifications For The Operations Manager At least 5 years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain management in a managerial/leadership capacityMust have manufacturing experienceStrong people management and communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office/365 suiteExperience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central a plus)