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Operations Manager

Adams Thermal Systems
Canton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Hires and trains front-line employees.
  • Organizes, directs, and oversees the schedules and work of front-line employees.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.  
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

 Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Lead the continued transformation of operations to a world class lean manufacturing culture.
  • Creation and implementation of the Adams Production System using various modern tools as appropriate in order to support continuous improvement in areas such as safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and scrap.
  • Sustains and administers continuous improvement activities that will drive lean methodologies
  • Experienced strategic planner with qualitative and quantifiable results
  • A visionary leader that exemplifies company values and ensures company strategic goals are understood and met by all team members. Motivates and empowers the team.
  • Develops staff and organization with vision to support future company goals and objectives
  • Committed to the values of ATS
  • Collaborates with other managers and supervisors to coordinate activities in and among departments.
  • Collects, evaluates, analyzes, and assesses production data.
  • Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects.
  • Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills.  
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including those related to safety and health.
  • Develops and implements procedures and strategies to ensure a safe work environment.  
  • Collaborates with other departmental managers to develop and execute budget.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Thorough understanding of safety and health laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate’s degree in related field, or equivalent industry work experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
  • At least three years of supervisory experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the plant.   
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times. 
  • Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.  

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