MAU is hiring a Sr. Operations Manager for our client in Smithfield, NC. As a Sr. Operations Manager, you will drive execution, culture, and KPI improvements at the Smithfield, NC plant while leading its transition to a world-class Lean Manufacturing environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package:

• 401k matching
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid time off

Shift Information:

• Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM*

*Hours vary depending on business needs

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable
• 5–8 years of leadership experience in plant or production management within a manufacturing environment; maintenance leadership is a plus

General Requirements:

• Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, and financial statements
• Experience with SAP is highly preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or equivalent education is a plus
• Proven ability to lead and improve cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and quality
• Deep knowledge of Lean, process optimization, and other improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership in a participative, employee-driven culture
• Experience managing operating costs, capital projects, and maintenance budgets
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and training skills

Essential Functions:

• Foster a world-class safety culture and ensure top-tier safety execution on the production floor
• Develop and support floor leaders to achieve performance targets, acting as a strong leadership presence
• Oversee daily operations to meet financial and operational goals
• Analyze production, quality, and maintenance reports to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain KPI improvements
• Monitor and adjust production processes to maintain efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize equipment and production quality
• Align plant objectives with safety, people, delivery, cost, and equipment utilization goals
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, employee development, and teamwork
• Encourage innovation and employee-driven improvements across operations
• Provide leadership in resolving critical operating issues to ensure production continuity
• Standardize procedures, implement best practices, and promote a visual factory approach

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

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