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Manufacturing Operations Manager
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead multi-shift production and drive strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and workforce development. This role will maintain a visible presence on the plant floor while ensuring production priorities are executed and operational issues are resolved quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts.
- Ensure production schedules, staffing plans, and customer priorities are met.
- Maintain strong accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
- Monitor equipment utilization, workflow, labor needs, and production constraints.
- Lead recovery efforts involving downtime, material shortages, quality concerns, or staffing issues.
- Develop supervisors, leads, machinists, operators, and other production employees.
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, cross-training, succession planning, and performance management.
- Oversee CNC machining operations, including scheduling, machine utilization, tooling, setups, and process efficiency.
- Support CNC programming improvements, G-code edits, CAM processes, and cycle-time optimization.
- Ensure machining operations meet drawings, specifications, GD&T, and customer requirements.
- Partner with Engineering on tooling, fixtures, gauges, process improvements, and new product launches.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout operations.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years leading supervisors and production teams.
- Strong background in CNC machining, tooling, manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and GD&T.
- Experience with NPI, First Article Inspection, and PPAP processes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance reporting.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing production disruptions and improving workforce accountability.
Preferred Background
- High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience.
- Lean or Six Sigma training/certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a similar ERP system.
This role is ideal for professionals committed to advancing manufacturing excellence through innovative solutions and strategic leadership. If you possess the required expertise in production management systems, lean principles, and team leadership within a manufacturing context, we encourage you to apply.
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Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Machining: 5 years (Required)
- Operations management: 3 years (Required)
- Industrial Manufacturing: 6 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000