Operations Manager (Industrial Manufacturing Exp Req)

Operations Manager (Industrial Manufacturing Exp Req)
Location: Just minutes southwest of Maryville TN
Salary: $130000-$150000 DOE Bonus Potential
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Travel: Occasional international travel to parent company possible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available

Operations Manager (Industrial Manufacturing Exp Req) Description

Our client is seeking an Operations Manager to add to their manufacturing facility near Maryville this role you will oversee all daily plant operations drive operational efficiency ensure on-time customer delivery and lead continuous improvement initiatives for a precision tooling and manufacturing operation where every product is unique. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing a manufacturing facility and leading production teams and is energized by improving processes developing people and leading new initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact with a long-tenured team at a growing globally-respected manufacturer.

Operations Manager (Industrial Manufacturing Exp Req) Responsibilities

Oversee daily plant operations ensuring efficiency productivity and on-time customer delivery
Lead compliance with safety and regulatory requirements industry standards company policies
Address business needs with operational strategies to increase productivity and reduce costs
Maintain quality control preventive maintenance and continuous improvement programs
Build develop lead and evaluate high-performing operations team and ensure positive culture
Develop and manage production metrics operational budgets and plant performance reporting
Collaborate internally to optimize business/financial performance and support accurate costing
Develop procedures and processes to maintain quality efficiency and operational standards
Recommend process equipment facility improvements to enhance manufacturing capabilities
Lead visual management 5S and operational excellence initiatives
Support facility expansions equipment installations and transition projects as needed

Operations Manager (Industrial Manufacturing Exp Req) Qualifications

Engineering degree required
7 years industrial manufacturing or machining experience required
5 years direct people-management experience required
Proficiency in production scheduling workload management and delivery metrics required
Experience managing operational budgets and ERP systems required