Operations Manager

• →Lead the entire on-site operation—production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering—ensuring daily targets are hit for safety, output, and OEE.
• →Own plant-level KPIs (cost, delivery, inventory, first-pass yield) and report progress to executive leadership with data-driven recommendations.
• →Drive lean transformation by deploying kaizen events, 5S, and value-stream mapping that reduce waste and free capacity for growth.
• →Mentor front-line leaders; build succession pipelines and foster an approachable, high-accountability culture aligned with corporate values.
• →Optimize production planning—balancing labor, machine capacity, and material flow to meet customer demand with minimal downtime.
• →Safeguard people and the environment by enforcing rigorous EHS, OSHA, and environmental-compliance standards.
• →Partner with Supply Chain & Finance to manage the site budget, negotiate vendor terms, and hit cost-reduction goals without compromising quality.
• →Champion continuous improvement projects that have already delivered double-digit gains in similar environments—targeting a further 15 % boost in OEE within 12 months.

• 5 + years leading operations or plant functions in a medium-to-large manufacturing environment; remanufacturing, heavy industrial, or high-mix mechanical assembly preferred. 
• Demonstrated success implementing lean / Six Sigma tools and hitting aggressive KPI targets.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams of 75 + employees and multiple department heads. 
• Proficiency with modern ERP/MRP systems and data-analytics dashboards.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or relevant discipline (or equivalent proven experience).
• Hands-on leadership style—comfortable spending significant time on the production floor.

• High-impact role: Direct line of sight to executive leadership; authority to shape plant strategy and capital spending.
• Growth runway: The company’s aggressive expansion plan creates fast-track promotion potential for proven leaders.
• People-first culture: Collaborative environment that prizes approachability, continuous learning, and recognition.
• Competitive package: Market-leading salary, bonus, and full benefits, plus relocation assistance for out-of-area talent.

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