Operations Manager

Job Purpose / Job Summary

The Operations Manager will provide overall management leadership and responsibility for day‑to‑day operations of the Omaha, NE facility, including financial, operational, growth, safety, community interaction, and business objectives. Drive effective execution of the annual operating plan (AOP) for the location.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Full‑time

• Day‑to‑day operations management including planning, execution, scheduling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and process improvements.
• Direct management of the purchasing, planning, production and assembly departments to ensure efficient business execution, favorable materials price management, and efficient logistics.
• Control/manage operating costs for respective operations and departments.
• Be a bold, engaging, inspiring and urgent leader who knows how to evaluate, energize, and motivate a team.
• Encourage and promote individual differences to enhance discussions, decisions, and results.
• Actively seek colleagues’ input in decision‑making.
• Operate with a strong sense of ownership and commitment, focusing on the company’s immediate growth requirements and initiatives.
• Metrics‑driven, solutions‑oriented and financially savvy; make decisions based on facts and data.
• Eager to connect with others personally and emotionally; know how to engage others through their own emotions and personal experiences.
• Set new and stretching goals for self or team with relevant metrics to achieve beyond what is expected.
• Execute the performance evaluation process and ensure it is completed properly and timely throughout operation.

• Knowledge of and/or experience with fluid power, automation, and electronic controls.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills; communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of initiative and ability to multitask.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, including 2 years in industrial distribution with 2 years of P&L responsibility.
• Prior supervisory experience, including exposure to facility oversight; multi‑site management a plus.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or assembly of engineered products.

• Frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Office hours average 40 per week; may require additional hours including evening and weekends depending on business needs.
• Work typically performed in an indoor office setting.

An individual in this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Business expenses and monthly car allowance covered including business mileage reimbursement.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account with employer contribution.
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) matching.
• Identity theft protection.
• Internal company wellness program with ability to earn discount off employee rate.
• Paid time off (PTO) and birthday PTO.
• Employee assistance program.
• Vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.