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Operations Manager, Manufacturing

Ethos
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2025

Operations Manager, Manufacturing

The individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement in the manufacturing of products.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse team, optimizing operational processes, and implementing strategies that enhance productivity, ensure quality, and support business growth.

Position Responsibilities:

· Provide operational leadership for assigned value streams, ensuring performance targets are met across cost, delivery, quality, and safety metrics.

· Support and assist in the implementation of efficient manufacturing and warehouse operations, utilizing ERP systems to streamline processes, manage inventory, and ensure accurate data management.

· Drive throughput initiatives to maximize productivity and minimize lead time, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled on time and to specification.

· Manage and develop a team of both hourly and salaried employees, setting clear expectations, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

· Regularly review performance data to identify trends, anticipate issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

· In partnership with the Quality team, oversee quality and delivery standards and compliance for assigned value streams.

· Proactively identify and resolve process or material-related issues impacting product quality.

· Promote and enforce a safe working environment, adhering to all safety regulations and best practices.

Required Skills/Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

· Demonstrated experience with LEAN continuous improvement methodologies, with a track record of successful implementation and tangible results.

· Familiarity with quality assurance practices and product compliance standards.

· Strong leadership skills with experience managing both hourly and salaried team members.

· Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong understanding of how to leverage technology to improve operational efficiencies.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Operations management: 2 years (Required)
  • Manufacturing and/or Warehouse Industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000

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