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🚀 Manufacturing Operations Manager | Lead Manufacturing Excellence
Onsite – Lancaster, PA
Are you a proven operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving results across production, supply chain, quality, and logistics?
We're seeking a Operations Manager to lead plant operations for a growing manufacturer of high-quality architectural and perimeter security products. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager and responsible for optimizing performance across materials, scheduling, production, quality, and logistics.
What You'll Do:
✅ Lead and oversee all plant operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, safety, and efficiency
✅ Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence
✅ Manage cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Materials, Scheduling, and Logistics
✅ Develop and execute operating budgets, CAPEX plans, and annual operational strategies
✅ Support new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment implementation
✅ Build, coach, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork, manage a staff of 15 people
✅ Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For:
✔ 7 years of manufacturing operations experience with an Associates or Bachelors Degree (10 years considered in lieu of degree)
✔ 5 years leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex manufacturing environment
✔ Experience supporting U.S. Government projects is a plus
✔ Strong knowledge of production, supply chain, quality, logistics, and safety regulations
✔ Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
✔ U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Why Join Us?
💰 Competitive Compensation – Salary range 110K to 125K
🏥 Blue Cross Medical & Dental Coverage
✅ Company-Paid Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Insurance
🏖 Generous PTO & Sick Time
📈 401(k) with Company Match
✈ Occasional Domestic & International Travel Opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make a significant impact in an organization that supports critical security and government-related projects.
an EOE/Vets/Disabilities
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000