Snelling ProSearch Recruiting is known for building high-performing teams for OEMs and integrators. We have an incredible opportunity to advance your career with an industry-leading advanced-technology OEM in East Tennessee! We are looking to hire an Operations Manager to be the key leader of all production team activities for fabrication and plating operations to ensure optimum satisfaction and attainment of company goals.

Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production department, ensuring production meets daily needs and customer expectations. The manager will lead a team of supervisors to achieve performance goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage shop floor operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Oversee safety, quality, and efficiency metrics and labor utilization.
• Lead and develop production supervisors.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain data integrity and inventory accuracy.
• Manage scrap reduction and control.
• Collaborate with maintenance on equipment needs and priorities.
• Approve and oversee the implementation of engineering upgrades in the shop floor.
• Liaise with materials department on production schedules and adjustments.
• Ensure customer shipments meet deadlines and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Meet deadlines and production targets.
• Work overtime as required.
• Participate in 5S daily housekeeping activities.
• Understand and follow quality management systems and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification.

Job Requirements:

• Experience leading and supervising a manufacturing team.
• Strong understanding of production planning and control principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with office space.

Physical Demands:

• The job requires frequent standing, walking, talking, and occasional lifting of moderate weight (up to 50 lbs)

The Operations Manager will be rewarded with:

• Compensation $130,000-140,000
• Performance bonus
• Exceptional benefits package 
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Opportunity to make a major impact, you will be recognized for your success!

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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