Operations Manager

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Amarr is seeking a strategic, hands-on Operations Manager to help build and shape the foundation of a growing manufacturing operation. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about both business results and people development.

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Establish clear performance expectations and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Monitor operational performance and foster ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement to achieve business objectives and support long-term success.
• Create an environment where team members are empowered to identify opportunities, solve problems, and contribute to operational improvements.
• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Operations Supervisors to build a high-performing workforce.
• Develop staffing, training, and retention plans to support operational requirements and team member growth.
• Foster a culture of caring, transparency, engagement, collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect where all team members feel valued and supported.
• Mentor and develop future leaders by providing coaching, growth opportunities, succession planning, and meaningful feedback.
• Promote an inclusive work environment that encourages diverse perspectives, innovation, and employee involvement in decision-making.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a culture that prioritizes employee well-being, psychological safety, and shared responsibility for workplace safety.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet quality standards and customer expectations while fostering pride in workmanship and a commitment to excellence.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation initiatives, including Lean principles, 5S, and waste reduction efforts.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve operational performance, prevent recurrence, and promote organizational learning.
• Drive sustainable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and overall manufacturing capability.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build strong cross-functional relationships based on trust, collaboration, and shared goals to achieve plant objectives and support organizational success.
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support business growth, innovation, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
• Manage labor, material, and controllable costs to support budget and profitability goals.

General Responsibilities

• Undertake continuous professional development to strengthen leadership and operational capabilities.
• Perform all other duties and special projects assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for production, safety, quality, and team development.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing people, fostering employee engagement, and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, inspire teams, and build trust while achieving operational results.
• Experience promoting a culture of continuous improvement,…