Operations Manager

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• Posted: October 27,2026

Are you a manufacturing leader who knows how to turn operational challenges into measurable performance improvements? An established manufacturer of aluminum castings, machined components, and engineered plastic products is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a critical production department through its next phase of operational transformation.

This is an opportunity to influence production performance, strengthen frontline leadership, and implement sustainable improvements in a complex manufacturing environment. With a significant capital investment program underway, the incoming leader will help modernize operations, improve equipment reliability, and build a stronger continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily manufacturing operations, production scheduling, maintenance coordination, and workforce planning.
• Improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and operating costs through measurable KPIs.
• Implement Lean manufacturing, 5S, visual management, root-cause analysis, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Develop supervisors and production employees while strengthening accountability across multiple shifts.
• Identify bottlenecks, reduce scrap and downtime, and improve production flow.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive sustainable results.

Desired Skills And Experience

• A bachelor's degree is preferred. Aluminum casting, foundry operations, Lean/Six Sigma, and machining experience are advantageous.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing operations leadership experience in a production environment.
• A track record of leading meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing production teams, operational metrics, and equipment reliability.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills