Production Operations Manager

Location: Kennesaw, GA

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving efficiency, fostering team success, and ensuring operational excellence in manufacturing? Join us as a Production Operations Manager and lead a talented team in delivering high-quality fabricated products to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Impactful Leadership: Take charge of daily operations, inspire your team, and make a tangible difference in how we achieve and exceed production goals.
• Innovative Environment: Utilize your expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvements to transform operations and boost productivity.
• Collaborative Culture: Work cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and customer service to align production output with customer needs.
• Career Growth: Lead with purpose and gain opportunities for professional development in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

What You’ll Do:

• Operational Excellence:
• Plan, organize, and oversee production schedules to meet tight deadlines.
• Optimize processes, minimize waste, and ensure products meet the highest quality standards.
• Team Leadership:
• Guide, mentor, and inspire production staff, creating a collaborative and safety-first culture.
• Conduct evaluations, provide training, and empower your team for success.
• Quality and Process Improvement:
• Implement robust quality assurance practices to deliver superior results.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Promote workplace safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct safety training and audits to maintain a secure working environment.
• Inventory and Resource Management:
• Monitor raw material inventory and coordinate with supply chain teams to prevent delays.
• Oversee equipment maintenance to ensure peak operational performance.

What You Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in production or operations management, ideally within fabrication or manufacturing.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with converting processes or flexible insulating materials.
• Background in production scheduling or planning.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to shape the future of our operations through meaningful contributions.

Take your career to the next level. If you’re ready to lead with impact and drive production excellence, apply now!