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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Job in
Watertown, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 06795, USA
Listed on 2026-08-08
Listing for:
Colonial Staffing Group Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A growing manufacturer is seeking a hands‑on operations leader to oversee a high-volume production area and drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
About the RoleThis role is ideal for a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Value Stream Manager, or Manufacturing Engineering Manager who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and leading operational change.
Responsibilities- Lead daily manufacturing operations and production performance
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop supervisors, operators, and support staff through coaching and accountability
- Improve throughput, labor efficiency, quality, OEE, and overall operational performance
- Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to meet production goals
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts
- Manage budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and capital improvement projects
- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience leading supervisors and production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- Experience in plastics, injection molding, packaging, consumer products, medical device, assembly, or similar manufacturing environments preferred
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