Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 / year

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (No regular weekends!)

Location: Manufacturing Facility – KS

Reports To: Plant Manager | Direct Reports: Production Supervisors, Production Planner

Why You’ll Love This Role As our Operations Manager, you aren't just managing the floor—you are second-in-command for our entire facility. You will partner directly with the Plant Manager to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and serve as site leader during periods of absence.

• Predictable Day Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, M–F—reclaim your evenings and weekends.
• Direct Growth Path: Executive visibility as the facility's 2nd-in-command.
• Autonomy & Support: Spearhead Lean/Six Sigma projects with true leadership backing.
• People-First Culture: Direct a supportive team culture built on transparent communication.

Perks & What Makes Us Special

Ready to make a jump that actually pays off? Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $90K–$110K base
• Top-Tier Benefits: Early-starting health, dental, and vision insurance + generous PTO & paid holidays.
• 401(k) Matching: company match for long-term financial security.
• Professional Growth: Tuition/certification assistance (Lean/Six Sigma) + executive mentorship.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Mentor: Coach supervisors and planners to build an accountable, positive team culture.
• Drive Strategic Operations: Oversee daily plant operations, scheduling, inventory, and workflows.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to trim waste and boost quality.
• Budget Management: Manage departmental budgets, analyze operational data, and optimize resources.
• Quality & Safety: Maintain safety protocols and strict quality standards across all shifts.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing, operations, or distribution management with leadership experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Skills: Continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), KPI tracking, ERP systems, and cross-functional communication.

salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor: Directly coach supervisors and planners, establishing clear growth pathways, performance metrics, and an accountable, positive workplace culture.
• Drive Strategic Operations: Oversee daily plant operations, scheduling alignment, inventory control, and workflow optimization to ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Implement Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI frameworks to eliminate waste, improve quality, and drive cost efficiencies.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage departmental budgets, analyze operational data, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Champion Quality & Safety: Maintain compliance, champion safety protocols, and ensure top-tier quality standards across every shift.

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The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 25lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time

Skills

• Materials Management
• Budget
• Coaching
• Line Management
• Business operations
• Leading
• Written Communication
• Operations
• Decision Making
• Oral Communication
• Managing
• Problem Solving
• Prioritizing
• Stock Management
• CNC Management (3 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Manager
• 5 years

Education

• High School