Operations Manager
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MISSION
This Operations Manager role leads a critical facility within a national supply and manufacturing network. As second-in-command to the sites General Manager this leader ensures safe efficient and people-first operations across a 24/5 production and distribution environment. This position plays a vital role in stabilizing frontline performance while scaling output in a rapidly growing regional hub.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Safety Leadership Sustain a high-performing safety culture. Engage employees across three shifts in proactive hazard awareness procedural adherence and daily accountability.
Team Stability Coach and stabilize a team of 40 employees (full-time and hourly). Reduce reliance on temp labor by developing a core workforce with strong retention and leadership bench strength.
Production Execution Oversee high-volume processing lines on first and second shifts ensuring throughput quality and schedule adherence across upgraded equipment and evolving flow paths.
Fulfillment & Logistics Direct second and third shift teams in order fulfillment and outbound logistics. Maintain daily load schedules across regional markets with accuracy and cost efficiency.
Process Improvement Lead lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts focused on cost flow and asset utilization. Help drive ROI on recent capital investments across the facility.
Succession Planning Serve as a transition point from a long-tenured operations leader. Capture and embed institutional knowledge while elevating next-generation frontline leaders.
FIT TRAITS
Visible Leadership Ground-level presence with a bias for action hands-on coaching and engagement with all shifts.
People-First Mindset Leads with respect structure and consistency. Prioritizes development inclusion and performance clarity.
Operational Focus Comfortable leading in dynamic shift-based manufacturing/distribution environments.
Growth Mentality Embraces process evolution capital project integration and the discipline required to scale a high-performing operation.
COMMANDERS INTENT
This is not a clipboard job. Its a hands-on operational leadership post in a high-accountability environment. Success looks like safe smooth production across all shiftswith people aligned work flowing and the mission executed daily. If you lead with clarity coach with purpose and thrive in operational urgencythis role is built for you.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Required
Must have served in the U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Space Force U.S. Reserves or U.S. National Guard.
5 years of experience in operations production or logistics leadership.
Proven success managing hourly teams and frontline leaders in manufacturing or distribution.
Familiarity with multi-shift scheduling order fulfillment and throughput optimization.
Track record of leading with safety lean discipline and operational accountability.
Preferred / Military Equivalents
Former Operations or Logistics NCO (E-6 to E-9) or Commissioned Officer (O-2 to O-4) with experience in supply movement control or maintenance operations.
Experience managing capital equipment shift-based staffing models and continuous improvement efforts.
Benefits
Competitive compensation aligned with performance and operational complexity.
Full relocation support for candidates moving to the Los Angeles area.
Comprehensive benefits including health retirement and bonus eligibility.
Structured onboarding alongside a long-tenured incumbent to support transition and knowledge capture.
Veteran-preferred environment that values structure purpose and leadership clarity.
Required Skills:
Must have served in U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Space Force U.S. Reserves or U.S. National Guard. NCO/Supervisor who is a well-rounded technician. Will supervise one person and be hands on for now. Strong communications and ability to think outside the box. This is a newer site which gives the veteran the opportunity to put their fingerprint on the role team and program
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
