Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: Cedar Park, Texas (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time

At MIRA Safety
, we value one thing above all else: uncompromising protection.

This isn’t just a design philosophy—it’s our purpose. As a leading marketing and distribution company specializing in personal protective equipment, we provide exceptional-quality gas masks, filters, hazmat suits, and survival gear to both professionals and civilians.

Based in Cedar Park, Texas, MIRA Safety designs and distributes products purpose-built to protect against the world’s most dangerous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. Our customers include law enforcement officers, military operators, first responders, agricultural workers, and preparedness-minded citizens who depend on our equipment when failure is not an option.

Simply put, we’re in the business of saving lives—and we believe everyone deserves the best possible chance at survival.

MIRA Safety is seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Operations Manager to lead and integrate Quality Assurance, manufacturing/assembly operations, supply chain, fulfillment, and inventory management.

This role is responsible not only for overseeing daily operations but also for actively building, optimizing, and running our assembly line operations. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing experience, a deep understanding of quality systems, and the ability to translate data into operational improvements through business intelligence and KPI tracking.

This is a highly cross-functional leadership role requiring strong technical capability, supply chain expertise, and operational discipline.

• Lead setup, optimization, and day-to-day execution of assembly line operations.
• Develop standardized work instructions and ensure production efficiency.
• Drive LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable process improvements.
• Ensure production meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.

• Own and lead Quality Assurance (QA) across operations and assembly.
• Establish and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure conformance to quality standards with parts suppliers and manufacturing partners (including PPAP processes).
• Maintain compliance with NIOSH and applicable regulatory standards.
• Implement inspection, testing, and documentation processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, forecasting, and vendor management.
• Develop demand forecasts aligned with dynamic market conditions.
• Manage finished goods suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels to balance cash flow and service levels.
• Implement inventory control best practices and cycle counting programs.

• Oversee warehouse operations, Amazon fulfillment, and 3PL relationships.
• Improve WMS systems, logistics tools, and RFID or tracking capabilities.
• Ensure on-time delivery and fulfillment accuracy.
• Streamline material flow from inbound receiving to outbound shipment.

• Develop dashboards and reporting systems to track operational KPIs including:
  • Production output
  • Quality metrics
  • Inventory turnover
  • Fulfillment accuracy
  • Cost control
• Leverage data analytics to drive strategic operational decisions.
• Utilize advanced Excel and BI tools to improve forecasting and visibility.

• Lead and develop operations staff across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and compliance.
• Partner with leadership on scaling infrastructure and operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Build a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years…