Job Description
Manufacturing Operations Manager, $115,000 to $130,000 per year, Onsite, Ownership of Continuous Improvement and Operational Results
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Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are an established manufacturer running an industrial production facility. Our work centers on making products at scale, with a hands-on operation where leadership stays close to the manufacturing floor. We put weight on Lean practices and continuous improvement as part of how the plant runs day to day.
Why join us?
Job Details
This role leads day-to-day manufacturing across assigned production areas, directing frontline supervisors to hit production schedules while keeping quality, safety and on-time delivery on track. You will also drive Lean-based continuous improvement and build the metrics used to measure plant performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Needed:
Nice to have:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kimberly Bartlein-Kraus
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are an established manufacturer running an industrial production facility. Our work centers on making products at scale, with a hands-on operation where leadership stays close to the manufacturing floor. We put weight on Lean practices and continuous improvement as part of how the plant runs day to day.
Why join us?
- Competitive compensation: $115,000 to $130,000 per year
- Hands-on leadership role that keeps you close to the manufacturing floor
- Ownership of continuous improvement and operational results
- Lead and develop a team of production supervisors
- Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
- Direct hire, full-time
- On-site
Job Details
This role leads day-to-day manufacturing across assigned production areas, directing frontline supervisors to hit production schedules while keeping quality, safety and on-time delivery on track. You will also drive Lean-based continuous improvement and build the metrics used to measure plant performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct daily production activity and the frontline supervisors running each assigned area.
- Deliver against production schedules without compromising quality, safety or on-time shipments.
- Assign staff and work according to production needs, available labor, equipment capacity and current priorities.
- Coach supervisors and employees with feedback, training and performance conversations.
- Raise throughput, equipment effectiveness, product quality, labor utilization and overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Set operational metrics and use performance data to pinpoint where to improve.
- Work with maintenance and production staff to troubleshoot equipment issues and keep machines maintained and available.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts built on Lean manufacturing principles.
- Create, refine and reinforce standard operating procedures.
- Keep physical and system inventory counts accurate.
- Partner with HR, maintenance, quality and engineering to solve operational problems.
- Interview, hire, onboard and develop operations staff, and work with HR on performance issues.
- Maintain compliance with company policy and with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Cut waste, boost productivity and keep costs under control.
Needed:
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum 4 years of progressive manufacturing or production leadership experience as a supervisor, department manager, operations manager or in a similar role
- Experience leading production supervisors and their teams in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning
- Strong background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Proven ability to implement process improvements that deliver measurable operational results
- Proven ability to establish KPIs and performance metrics for production operations
- Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment and operational problems alongside maintenance personnel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Manufacturing or a related discipline
- Experience in manufacturing maintenance, capital projects or project management
- Experience in chemical processing manufacturing
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Leominster, MA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $115,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Website | http://www.jobot.com |
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