Operations Manager

Job Description

The Operations Manager directs all manufacturing activities from production through shipping to ensure that Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost (SQDIC) goals are consistently achieved. This role leads a team of supervisors and production staff, optimizes machine and labor utilization, and drives continuous improvement in partnership with Engineering. The Operations Manager enforces safety and company policies, manages budgets and capital projects, and ensures that manufacturing processes meet regulatory and customer requirements in a precision machining and assembly environment focused on medical devices.

The Operations Manager directs all manufacturing activities from production through shipping to ensure that Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost (SQDIC) goals are consistently achieved. This role leads a team of supervisors and production staff, optimizes machine and labor utilization, and drives continuous improvement in partnership with Engineering. The Operations Manager enforces safety and company policies, manages budgets and capital projects, and ensures that manufacturing processes meet regulatory and customer requirements in a precision machining and assembly environment focused on medical devices.

• Direct the daily work activities of employees and oversee all manufacturing processes from production through shipping to ensure SQDIC goals are consistently met.
• Supervise staff and oversee the management of all employees, including workforce planning and selection, work planning and direction, coaching, training, and performance management.
• Plan and schedule machines and personnel to maximize efficiencies, capacity, and profitability while meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Conduct capacity analyses to determine the ability to meet future demand and provide clear recommendations on how to expand capacity when needed.
• Prepare and justify capital expenditure requests for equipment required for additional capacity or replacement of existing assets.
• Take responsibility for revenue realization against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) on a monthly and annual basis.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement (CI) activities for the department, ensuring LEAN principles are implemented to improve performance of work cells and processes.
• Enforce compliance with all safety rules and regulations, take prompt corrective action on potential safety hazards, and ensure all required safety training is completed on time.
• Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures and complete administrative tasks associated with managing people and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels of tooling and parts are maintained to support production requirements.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Department to ensure all manufacturing equipment and material handling equipment are adequately maintained and available.
• Develop and manage the department budget, including monitoring expenses and recommending capital equipment purchases.
• Participate in facilities planning to ensure current and future capacity needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure conformance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations, and procure and maintain all required licenses, inspection certificates, and related documentation.
• Review and support insurance-related requirements as they pertain to plant operations and compliance.
• Provide leadership at the plant level in support of the Apprenticeship Program, ensuring the program functions properly and adheres to established guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to maintain a strong team atmosphere and drive high quality expectations in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Support process optimization and cost reduction initiatives to improve operational performance and competitiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year supervising a staff and overseeing multiple functions in a manufacturing environment, OR a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree, including at least 2 years supervising a staff and overseeing multiple functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in operations management within a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with precision machining and assembly of complex, critical components and processes.
• Experience working with ISO standards and/or FDA 21 CFR 820 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing LEAN manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Broad knowledge of machining practices and manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and related operations.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team…