Operations Manager

Description

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

Cadrex seeks an accomplished Operations Manager to provide visible, hands-on leadership across plant operations, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement. This leader will set clear expectations, build and develop a high-performing team, translate business priorities into action, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, accountability, and sustained results.

• Direct and manage all daily plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals and customer requirements
• Monitor and improve plant KPIs including safety, quality, OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, inventory, and on-time delivery
• Align production plans, staffing, materials, inventory, shipping, and schedules with cross-functional teams
• Remove operational constraints to improve throughput, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and capacity
• Champion workplace safety by enforcing compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Lead initiatives to improve the safety culture within the plant, reducing accidents, injuries, and incidents
• Ensure all employees receive the necessary training and adhere to established safety protocols and procedures
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the plant management team and supervisors, ensuring alignment with company values and objectives
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven work environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and accountability
• Recruit, train, and develop plant staff, focusing on skills development and succession planning
• Manage plant budgets and control operating costs, ensuring expenditures align with financial targets
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining production efficiency and product quality
• Collaborate with the finance department to forecast plant financial performance and adjust operations accordingly
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production processes and increase productivity
• Promote a culture of problem-solving and root-cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure that products meet or exceed customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures
• Support the development and maintenance of quality control systems to monitor production outputs
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the timely procurement of raw materials, parts, and components necessary for production
• Manage inventory levels to support production needs without excess material or waste
• Act as the main point of contact between the plant and corporate leadership, providing regular updates on plant performance, challenges, and opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development, capacity planning, and customer satisfaction
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
• Align production plans, staffing, materials, inventory, shipping, and schedules with cross-functional teams
• Manage plant KPIs, remove constraints, and improve throughput, labor efficiency, equipment performance, and capacity
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, OSHA, EPA, quality, and other regulatory requirements
• Manage budgets, forecasts, operating expenses, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Coach supervisors and plant staff through training, performance management, and succession planning
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause, and corrective-action efforts
• Report plant performance and build effective relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a…