What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Finance Manager position at Gables Search Group?
We are seeking an Operations Finance Manager to lead U.S. operations for a manufacturing and warehouse-based business in the Lorain, OH area. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing production, warehousing, logistics, finance, quality, safety, and administrative support.
This position is ideal for a strong operations leader who understands how to connect plant performance, financial discipline, customer service, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
This position is ideal for a strong operations leader who understands how to connect plant performance, financial discipline, customer service, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, maintenance, finance, and support functions
- Oversee production schedules, staffing, equipment, materials, quality standards, and customer delivery goals
- Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, accounting, credit, and internal controls
- Drive process improvement, cost control, inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency
- Support warehouse performance, material flow, shipping accuracy, order fulfillment, and inventory levels
- Partner with sales, customer service, finance, HR, and leadership teams to support business goals
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, quality, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Lead, coach, and develop team members across operations and finance
- Resolve operational issues that affect customer satisfaction, delivery, cost, quality, or service
- Support strategic planning, performance reviews, and organizational improvement initiatives
- Serve as a U.S. entity representative/signatory when delegated by executive leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, supply chain, operations, or a related field
- Leadership experience across manufacturing, distribution, operations, or a similar commercial environment
- Working knowledge of finance, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and cost management
- Background overseeing people, processes, performance metrics, and cross-functional business functions
- Understanding of safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Strong problem-solving, communication, planning, and team leadership skills
- Ability to improve processes while maintaining customer service, quality, and financial accountability