Manufacturing Operations Manager; Assistance
Job in
Calera, Shelby County, Alabama, 35040, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Nationwide Technical Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Calera, AL
Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
$160,000 - $185,000
Leads daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production performance. Drives operational discipline, schedule execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement across CNC machining and assembly operations.
Responsibilities & Requirements- Operational Leadership & Production Execution:
Lead daily manufacturing operations across shifts; own execution of schedules, monitor staffing and equipment utilization, and coordinate rapid response for downtime, shortages, or quality issues. - Leadership & Workforce Development:
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, leads, and operators; set expectations for safety, quality, and productivity while leading workforce planning, training, and performance management. - CNC Manufacturing & Technical Operations:
Oversee CNC machining scheduling, program optimization (G-code/CAM), tooling, and setup improvements; ensure processes align with blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications. - Quality & Engineering
Collaboration:
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, time studies, and partner with Engineering to develop tooling, fixtures, and job aids. - Safety & Compliance:
Enforce OSHA, environmental regulations, and safety policies through routine floor audits and leadership observations. - Work Demands:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods on the production floor; lift up to 50 lbs; work in industrial conditions (noise, heat, dust) wearing required PPE; work flexible hours to support multi-shift operations.
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. - Experience:
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years directly managing supervisors, team leads, and production staff. - Technical Mastery:
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, blueprint reading, GD&T, NPI, First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, and Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement. - Software & Systems:
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) and manufacturing reporting tools.
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