Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager (OM) leads a focused factory specializing in the manufacturing of fused quartz products sold to customers in the semiconductor and lighting industries. The Operations Manager is responsible for all performance aspects of the operation, including safety, quality, cost, and delivery in a 24/7 manufacturing facility.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a self‑directed team of machine operators, maintenance technicians, and staff engineers in both day‑to‑day and long‑term operational environments.
• Develop operation plans that include cost, volume, and resource requirements to meet both external and internal customers. Drive cost‑reduction projects for year‑over‑year productivity as well as departmental specific capital programs.
• Eliminate at‑risk conditions and behaviors in the operation to continuously improve the team’s environmental, health, and safety performance. Lead and/or support all aspects of the site’s EHS programs, processes, and goals.
• Lead team in Lean Six Sigma projects towards lead time reduction, yield and customer quality improvement, more effective cash flow utilization, and overall process improvement.
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships for consistent and reliable inbound operations.
• Showcase the Newark Plant’s entrepreneurial spirit in support of key new product introductions and other technology innovations.

• BS degree in engineering or related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience managing a manufacturing work environment (required)
• Strong leadership and motivation skills within all layers of the business
• Confident communications, both written and verbal
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven organization skills, both in staffing and logistics within a manufacturing environment

• MS or MBA
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (preferred), with solid statistical analysis and problem solving expertise
• SAP experience (or comparable ERP knowledge)

• Product Line Managers
• Site Director
• Executive Leadership Team
• Legal
• Site leadership
• Operations workforce
• Scheduling
• Technology group

Up to 10%

Day‑to‑day responsibilities will be both in an office environment, as well as on the manufacturing floor. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protections, and steel‑toe shoes must be worn as required.

The Operations Manager earns variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training.

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.