The Manufacturing Operations Manager is a technical leader with strong operations experience who will oversee operations ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff.

What You'll Do

• Establish and monitor manufacturing processes ensuring product quality and financial goals are achieved.
• Oversees and participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing employees.
• Oversees schedules and assignments for the plant.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Promote a positive working environment with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Promote continuous improvement activity including search for new equipment that will enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Consistently operates in a collaborative manner.
• Applies emotional intelligence in day-to-day work and change management.
• Establishes objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of manufacturing activities.
• Estimates risks and applies risk mitigation techniques.
• Selects develops and evaluates employees to ensure the efficient operation of the plant.
• Support new product introduction, drive throughput and efficiency improvements, and materials cost reductions.

What You'll Bring

• Must be a US Citizen due to government contract requirements.
• Must be bilingual Spanish/English
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• At least 8 years of experience in industrial management.
• Proficient skills with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication and team-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, strong teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome.
• Change management skills to include the practical implementation of lean manufacturing.
• Ability to work onsite full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status