Operations Manager

Primary location:Newark, Ohio
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$130,000 to $150,000” per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager plays a critical role in driving plant performance by overseeing production, logistics and procurement, safety, quality, and employee engagement. The incumbent is responsible for managing daily operations, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing strategic initiatives that support business goals. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with HR, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other departments, and a commitment to continuous improvement through Lean principles.

The Operations Manager ensures alignment with company standards while fostering a culture of accountability, development, and operational excellence.

• Leadership Impact: Drive strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence across production, logistics, and quality.
• Professional Growth : Opportunity to apply and expand Lean and Six Sigma expertise while shaping a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• People Development : Empower and mentor teams to build leadership capability, drive engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Promotes plant safety by leading initiatives and enforcing safety policies.
• Manages organizational structure and advises supervisors on policies and union contracts.
• Resolves non-routine personnel issues and partners with HR on union grievances.
• Maintains quality performance using systems management and Lean principles.
• Ensures customer focus across Operations to meet material requirements.
• Sets workforce requirements to align with production schedules and cost goals.
• Assists HR with interviewing and selecting qualified candidates.
• Provides departmental induction and ensures proper training processes are followed.
• Fosters positive employee relations through regular interaction and support.
• Encourages supervisors to build strong relationships with their teams.
• Promotes plant goals and supports Lean initiatives on the shop floor.
• Provides employee training and supports continuous skill development.
• Facilitates supervisor development through targeted training programs.
• Promotes participative management and employee involvement through meetings and communication.
• Drives excellence in housekeeping through Lean events (5S).
• Supports collaboration between maintenance and production teams.
• Recommends and implements Lean events focused on safety, efficiency, and cost.
• Delivers ongoing performance feedback to supervisors and technical staff.
• Implements strategic plant plans in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Sets clear responsibilities and performance expectations for the Operations Team.
• Communicates Operations performance and progress to the Plant Leadership Team.
• Approves organizational structure to meet demand and encourage knowledge sharing.
• Promotes positive employee relations to maintain a collaborative environment.
• Acts as interim site manager in the…