Operations Manager

About the role

Oversee and optimize end-to-end manufacturing operations for sites producing emissions-market products. Lead a talented team to ensure operations meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while delivering on customer commitments. Drive operational improvements, foster collaboration, and align operations with strategic business goals to exceed customer expectations in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across manufacturing, customer service, and supply chain groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve manufacturing excellence for engineered products, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance service levels, efficiency, and productivity while reducing costs; create continuous improvement roadmaps with site teams.
• Provide strong leadership to the operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through performance management and talent development.
• Engage cross-functionally with Commercial, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, and HR teams to improve customer satisfaction and ensure organizational alignment.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate P&L support by collaborating on budget planning, capital expenditures, cost analysis, and manufacturing productivity for assigned customer product lines.
• Ensure development and progression of teammates, providing opportunities for growth through assignments and project activity.
• Evaluate and implement technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and stay current with industry trends.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in welding and sheet metal fabrication.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven experience leading a large manufacturing site with 100+ employees, with overall responsibility for site operations and performance.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with manufacturing ERP systems; Epicor experience is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to make timely, fact-based business decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated business acumen with a strong understanding of operational performance, growth, and profitability.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, etc.).

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred.

Working Conditions

Primarily based in a manufacturing/industrial environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and varying temperatures.