Operations Manager

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operations within a growing industrial organization. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence, productivity, cost efficiency, inventory performance, and customer service, while building a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will bring a combination of hands-on operational leadership and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate has leadership experience within a high-volume, discrete manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to multiple production and value-added finishing processes. Formal engineering training is required. Success in the role will be measured by improvements in productivity, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, operational discipline, team performance, and overall cost effectiveness. There is a clear path for growth within this role, and the organization is seeking a highly impactful leader who can make a meaningful contribution to its continued success. Responsibilities: Manufacturing & Operations Leadership Lead daily manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring effective execution of production plans, schedules, and customer requirements. Drive improvements in productivity, throughput, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency. Establish and maintain clear KPIs, dashboards, and daily performance-management routines. Ensure effective coordination of production, material flow, warehousing, and logistics activities. Identify operational constraints and implement practical solutions to improve performance. Warehouse & Supply Chain Coordination Oversee warehouse activities, inventory accuracy, material movement, and logistics performance. Improve inventory management, warehouse utilization, material flow, and order fulfillment. Partner with planning, procurement, supply chain, and customer service teams to improve forecasting, material availability, inventory, supplier performance, and fulfillment. Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Use structured root-cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to address operational issues. Identify and eliminate waste, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and unnecessary costs. Deliver measurable improvements across cost, quality, productivity, and delivery performance. Leadership & Team Development Lead supervisors and frontline employees while establishing a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance. Build credibility and engagement across the shop floor. Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and clear expectations. Lead operational change and transformation initiatives rather than simply maintaining existing processes. Financial & Performance Management Manage operational budgets and monitor key cost drivers, including labor, overhead, inventory, and logistics. Translate operational improvements into measurable financial outcomes. Balance short-term operational requirements with longer-term business objectives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across the broader organization Ensure operational decisions support customer requirements and overall business performance. Qualifications: 7–12 years of progressive operations experience, including approximately 3–5 years in a plant, manufacturing, or operations leadership position. Direct experience overseeing production and warehouse/logistics operations. A bachelor’s degree in engineering. MBA or other advanced degree is considered an asset. Hands-on experience within a multi-process discrete manufacturing environment, with exposure to complex production processes and value-added manufacturing operations. Demonstrated success improving productivity, throughput, inventory performance, and on-time delivery. Strong people-leadership skills with the ability to lead through supervisors and frontline teams. Demonstrated ability to build accountability and a high-performance culture. Proven experience leading change, transformation, and continuous improvement. Strong customer orientation and understanding of the relationship between operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized, analytical, resilient, adaptable, and results oriented. Demonstrated integrity, ownership, and accountability. Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow. Experience with warehouse operations and logistics optimization. Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and root-cause problem solving. Strong KPI, data-analysis, and performance-management capabilities. Experience working with ERP and/or warehouse management systems.

The Operations Manager will lead daily manufacturing and warehouse operations to drive productivity, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. They are responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability across the production team.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 7-12 years of progressive operations experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role. Proven expertise in discrete manufacturing, Lean methodologies, and warehouse logistics is required.

• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Operational Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• KPI Management
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Capacity Planning
• Warehouse Management
• Discrete Manufacturing
• Change Management
• Budget Management
• Performance Management
• ERP Systems
• Logistics Optimization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics
• Engineering

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available