Operations Manager I

Job Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Operations Manager with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing to lead, optimize, and drive daily plant operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost efficiency across the site

Domestic Relocation is offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team leaders to ensure high performance
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles to minimize waste and enhance operational efficiency
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs and lead structured problem-solving (e.g., A3, 5 Whys, fishbone) to resolve operational issues.
• Collaborate with planning, maintenance, quality, engineering, and finance teams to ensure smooth operations and financial acumen.
• Support S&OP process by aligning production plans and capacity with demand forecasts and work-in-progress inventory targets.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.
• Identify and execute productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support implementation of digital tools (e.g., SAP, dashboards, automation) as part of the plant’s technology improvement journey.
• Participate in internal and external audits; maintain documentation and compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO, UL, Nuclear standards).
• Serve as a change agent during improvement or transformation initiatives.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, on management roles only.
• Proven track record in leading teams and driving performance improvements.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and basic Six Sigma tools.
• Familiar with MES systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Lean certification.
• Experience in high-mix / low volume or regulated manufacturing (e.g., medical devices, automotive, energy).
• Exposure to SIOP or digital transformation projects.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (not obligatory

Software Skills:

Must have:

Microsoft Excel (Advanced level): Data analysis, dashboards, KPI tracking, capacity
planning, project management, cost modeling.
ERP Systems (e.g., SAP ideal, Oracle, Plex): For managing production schedules, inventory,
BOMs, cost tracking, and reports.
MS Teams / Outlook (Advanced level): Document sharing a real-time collaboration,
meeting minutes, and data collection.
MES Systems (e.g., Rockwell, Hydra, ClariProd): For real-time shop floor monitoring,
performance tracking (OEE), and traceability

Plus:
Power BI/Tableau: Visualizing operational data and trends for decision-making.
Minitab: for Six Sigma-style process control and problem-solving.
VelocityEHS: Tracking safety incidents, inspections, compliance checklists.

Competencies