Manufacturing Operations Manager

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is a technical leader with strong operations experience who will oversee the Ohio site, ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff.

• Establish and monitor manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and financial goals are achieved.
• Oversee and participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing staff.
• Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance, with a strong emphasis on both top‑line growth and bottom‑line execution.
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and direct labor, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Promote a positive working environment with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Continue the lean journey by implementing the established transformational plans and holding themselves and the team to a disciplined rigor of sustainment.
• Be a change agent while balancing historical knowledge, understanding how and when to push the organization.
• Establish objectives and actions to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Estimate risks and apply risk mitigation techniques.
• Select, develop, and evaluate employees to ensure the efficient operation of the plant.
• Support new product introduction, drive throughput and efficiency improvements, and materials cost reductions.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering (or similar)
• Experience with managing a P&L in a high‑growth segment
• 8-10 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, having very good exposure in Lean Management, Documentation, and Kaizen activities.
• 3 years of manager experience in a High Mix Low Volume Manufacturing setup or high‑speed manufacturing.
• 3 years of experience in new product launches and/or phased gate processes

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Philosophy. Positive, proactive, and very systematic approach to problem solving.
• Trusted professional credibility, capable of working independently.
• Able to work in a team under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable with analytical methods, process‑focused.
• Expertise improvement techniques – Lean Green belt or Black Belt certification is desired.
• Result orientation and attention to detail, good execution with following up work habits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing and Management

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing