Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Appleton, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join a premier industrial equipment manufacturer as an Operations Manager leading the production of high-precision systems. You will serve as the strategic bridge between engineering and production driving operational excellence in a high-mix low-volume job shop environment. This role is designed for a technically-minded leader who thrives on building scalable systems while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor.
Lead Daily Operations: Drive performance across safety quality and efficiency while managing production schedules and resource allocation.
Optimize Manufacturing Processes: Develop and refine process routings labor standards and work instructions to ensure consistency and throughput.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen 5S and Value Stream Mapping to eliminate waste.
Performance Tracking: Establish and monitor KPIs related to utilization delivery and quality to drive data-based decision-making.
Team Development: Coach and mentor production staff and supervisors fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Sales and Engineering to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with complex customer requirements.
Requirements
5 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role specifically within High-Mix/Low-Volume or Job Shop environments.
Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management or a related technical field is preferred.
Credentials: Lean Six Sigma or formal Continuous Improvement (CI) training is highly desirable.
Software/Tools: Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced production planning tools is required.
Technical Standards: Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
Expertise: Proven track record in "engineered-to-order" manufacturing and solving technical production problems in real-time.
Benefits
Required Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent experience (5-7 years) in mobile equipment design will be considered. Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD for electrical system layout and schematic generation. Deep technical understanding of CAN bus protocols multiplexing and heavy-duty vehicle electrical architecture. Direct experience with NFPA standards or similar regulatory frameworks for specialized mobile machinery. Hands-on familiarity with Parker IQAN mobile controller software and Cummins Engine Diagnostics is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of Sheet Metal Design and fabrication processes to support electro-mechanical integration. Advanced computing skills including experience with Microsoft Access and Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) systems.
