Operations Manager
Job in
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 56006, USA
Listing for:
Jones Metal Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 116000 USD Yearly
USD
90000.00
116000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reports To: President
Status: Exempt
Department: Operations
SUMMARY
The Operations Manager oversees all operations related to the processing of product by implementing policies and procedures that guide plant operations’ safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Reporting directly to the company President and is a member of the Leadership Team, the Operations Manager collaborates with multi-functional teams, including finance, engineering, quality assurance, and human resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Oversees production supervisors, facility management, maintenance, and scheduling
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Leads, manages, and holds operations personnel accountable to company goals and values.Meets and exceeds targets for operational efficiency, and product quality.Provides direction and leadership for all aspects of multiple operations in manufacturing including, but not limited to: operations planning, budgeting, continual improvement, quality process, production cost management, and flow.Coaches, councils, plans and trains operations employees to improve individual skills.Develops and implements operations strategies that improve execution.Plans and executes organizational and physical changes needed to ensure success.Drives initiatives in the Jones Metal, Inc. management team that contribute to long-term operational excellence.Collaborates with leaders across the organization participating in qualifying potential business, operational review of proposals, continual improvement, communicating on current production performance trends, strategic planning, and budgeting.Leads and assists with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable and cost-effective manner.Drives collaboration between departments and ensures that best practices are implemented and shared throughout the company.Utilizes ERP system to analyze and report actual vs. estimate performance and to recommend benchmarks and metrics for measuring and improving operations in support of company goals and customer expectations.Supervises colleagues in a manner that maintains morale, skills proficiency and productivity. Managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to: mentoring, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; project budget.Critical Skills & Competencies
- A positive leader with strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead conversations and interactive dialog on difficult topics keeping it productive and respectful
- Use analytical skills to problem solve and provide innovative solutions, results oriented
- Experienced in the use and maintenance of company ERP systems
- Six sigma/Lean experience, green belt preferred
- A strong working knowledge of all functional areas of manufacturing (finance, sales, engineering, quality)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 7+ year of production manufacturing experience, job shop experience preferred
- BS degree in manufacturing or management required
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is subject to change as the needs of Jones Metal Products, Inc. and the requirements of the job change.
Salary Range: $90,000-$116,000
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