Operations Manager

Join a premier industrial equipment manufacturer as an Operations Manager, leading the production of high-precision systems. You will serve as the strategic bridge between engineering and production, driving operational excellence in a high-mix, low-volume job shop environment. This role is designed for a technically-minded leader who thrives on building scalable systems while maintaining a strong, hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor.

• Lead Daily Operations: Drive performance across safety, quality, and efficiency while managing production schedules and resource allocation.
  

• Optimize Manufacturing Processes: Develop and refine process routings, labor standards, and work instructions to ensure consistency and throughput.
  

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping, to eliminate waste.
  

• Performance Tracking: Establish and monitor KPIs related to utilization, delivery, and quality to drive data-based decision-making.
  

• Team Development: Coach and mentor production staff and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
  

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Sales and Engineering to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with complex customer requirements.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, specifically within High-Mix/Low-Volume or Job Shop environments.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field is preferred.
  

• Credentials: Lean Six Sigma or formal Continuous Improvement (CI) training is highly desirable.
  

• Software/Tools: Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced production planning tools is required.
  

• Technical Standards: Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
  

• Expertise: Proven track record in "engineered-to-order" manufacturing and solving technical production problems in real-time.
  

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Benefits