Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Join ENTEK in Henderson, Nevada ENTEK is excited to welcome a Manufacturing Operations Manager to our team in Henderson, Nevada. If you are a strategic manufacturing leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and building scalable production systems, this is an outstanding opportunity to lead a growing operation and make a significant impact on ENTEK's continued success.

What You'll Do As a Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll serve as the senior manufacturing leader responsible for the overall performance of fabrication, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly operations. You'll lead managers and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while supporting customer commitments, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.

In this role, you will:

• Lead all fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly operations
• Execute the manufacturing strategy established by the Director of Manufacturing Operations
• Establish manufacturing priorities aligned with customer commitments and operational objectives
• Develop capacity plans, staffing forecasts, and production resource plans
• Manage manufacturing labor budgets, operating budgets, and resource allocation strategies
• Ensure effective utilization of labor, equipment, facilities, and manufacturing resources
• Drive KPI performance for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Throughput, Labor Efficiency, and Cost
• Review manufacturing performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational effectiveness
• Coordinate priorities between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, EH&S, and Supply Chain
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion and enforce a zero-incident safety culture across all manufacturing departments
• Support implementation of manufacturing best practices and standardized operating procedures
• Lead workforce development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Develop future manufacturing leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning activities
• Lead operational problem-solving and root-cause analysis efforts related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Support capital equipment planning, automation projects, and manufacturing technology improvements
• Participate in customer visits, audits, executive leadership meetings, and operational reviews
• Support new product introductions, production expansions, and facility growth initiatives
• Lead facility-wide transformation projects and strategic operational initiatives
• Promote operational excellence, accountability, and engagement throughout all manufacturing functions

Requirements What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced manufacturing leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution while developing strong teams and driving sustainable operational performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Minimum five (5) years managing multiple manufacturing departments, business units, or value streams
• Experience leading fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial manufacturing operations
• Experience managing managers, supervisors, and cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance, workforce effectiveness, and operational efficiency
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational demands

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field
• Lean Manufacturing certification
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience implementing automation initiatives and operational excellence programs
• Experience supporting organizational growth, capacity expansion, and manufacturing transformation efforts
• Equivalent…