Operations Manager

About the role

The Operations Manager at our Louisville facility oversees daily operations for one or more assigned production areas, ensuring that all output meets established schedules, safety standards, and quality goals. This on-site leadership role is responsible for managing a skilled team that operates production machinery, assembles products, performs quality checks, and prepares goods for shipment. You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, product development and engineering, facilities management, maintenance, and customer service teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals surrounding safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Manage and develop a team responsible for machine assembly, quality control, and packaging.
• Ensure proper staffing levels, training readiness, and inventory availability to meet production demand.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, R&D, and customer service to resolve issues and drive improvement.
• Monitor production data and metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency gains or cost reduction.
• Promote a positive safety culture and help create an environment focused on innovation and learning.
• Support departmental budgeting, planning, and procedural improvements.
• Lead by example—coaching and mentoring team members while making personnel decisions in alignment with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in production or operations management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control principles.
• Proven ability to lead teams, make data-driven decisions, and manage complex operational challenges.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Ability to lead operations in a variety of manufacturing environments, including low-volume, high complexity assembly.

Qualifications

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is an on-site role at our Louisville facility. The position requires regular presence on the production floor and interaction with machinery and materials. Occasional lifting, standing, or walking may be required.

Benefits

At Packsize, we offer a competitive salary range for this role, which is $104,592- $128,100 USD. However, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to the role being offered, associated responsibilities, prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

Schedule

This is an on-site role at our Louisville facility.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $104,592- $128,100 USD; however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to the role being offered, associated responsibilities, prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

Skills

Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Benefits

At Packsize, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. We encourage open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our team is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet.