What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Nesco Resource?
Manufacturing Operations Manager Job in Naugatuck, CT:
Direct Hire Salary Range: $140-170,000
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing and supply chain operations for a well-established, highly technical manufacturer serving industries including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Quantum Computing, Test & Measurement, and other advanced technology markets.
This position is ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader with a proven ability to improve operational performance, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while building and developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Operations Manager Job in Naugatuck, CT:
Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
CTD116
Direct Hire Salary Range: $140-170,000
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing and supply chain operations for a well-established, highly technical manufacturer serving industries including Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Quantum Computing, Test & Measurement, and other advanced technology markets.
This position is ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader with a proven ability to improve operational performance, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while building and developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Operations Manager Job in Naugatuck, CT:
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across Production, Quality, Materials/Purchasing, Shipping, Tooling, Maintenance, and Facilities
- Establish operational priorities, KPIs, and accountability systems
- Drive improvements in throughput, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, setup time, and schedule attainment
- Implement and strengthen Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Improve workflow, manufacturing processes, inventory management, and facility utilization
- Drive initiatives toward 99% on-time delivery
- Support compliance with ISO and/or AS9100 quality standards
- Partner with Quality leadership to improve KPIs, corrective actions, response times, and PPM performance
- Oversee production planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance
- Support cost-reduction and supply-chain optimization initiatives
- Coach and develop managers, supervisors, and production personnel
- Identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership opportunities
- Partner with Human Resources on hiring, workforce planning, employee development, and performance management
- Promote a safe, professional, accountable, and collaborative manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline preferred
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing KPIs
- Working knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 quality systems preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities
- Ability to drive accountability and build high-performing teams
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and business reporting skills preferred
Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
CTD116
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000