Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

Operational Transformation

• Lead the transition from a traditional assembly shop to a structured industrial production environment.
• Design and implement scalable manufacturing processes, workflows, and production standards.
• Develop production KPIs, reporting systems, and performance dashboards.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, labor productivity, waste reduction, and operational excellence.

Production Management

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations including production scheduling at two locations assembly, fabrication, inventory management, shipping, and plant organization.
• Ensure production targets, delivery timelines, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Optimize labor utilization and staffing levels to support growth objectives.
• Improve plant layout, workflow, and material handling to maximize productivity and safety.
• Coordinate closely with purchasing, customer service and engineering teams to ensure smooth operational execution.

Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Implement lean manufacturing principles including 5S, visual management, standardized work, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve production flow.
• Introduce production planning systems, capacity management, and operational controls.
• Lead initiatives related to automation, equipment upgrades, and process industrialization where appropriate.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performance operations team focused on accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• Mentor supervisors and production personnel to elevate operational discipline and technical capabilities.
• Establish measurable performance expectations and conduct regular team evaluations.
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company standards.
• Develop and enforce quality assurance procedures to reduce defects and rework.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives related to production or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused manufacturing environment.