Operations Manager

u003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eOperations Manager - Non-Automotive Manufactureru0026 u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eOversee multiple facets of manufacturing with a profitable, growing companyu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eWithin 30 minutes of the Findlay, OH areau003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eMedical benefits day one of employment plus bonus potentialu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eAre you a u003cstrongu003edynamic leaderu003c/strongu003e with a u003cstrongu003epassion for driving change and inspiring teamsu003c/strongu003e? We are looking for an u003cstrongu003eenergeticu003c/strongu003e u003cstrongu003eOperations Manageru003c/strongu003e to take the reins of a high-profile, high-impact role This is your chance to lead a dedicated and experienced team ready for a new vision.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Champion change and lead with enthusiasmu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Achieve work-life balanceu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Drive immediate impactu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Lead a legacy teamu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Work for a growing, non-automotive companyu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cemu003eu0026 u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eThis is more than a job; it's an opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, offers the support you need, and trusts you to lead. If you're ready to make a significant impact without sacrificing your personal life, we encourage you to applyu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eWith growth in their sights, acquiring new business and maximizing continuous improvement opportunities, our client is hiring an u003cstrongu003eOperations Manageru003c/strongu003e.u0026 As the Operations Manager, you will develop and coach a team of direct and indirect reports in operations, quality, EHS, maintenance, procurement and scheduling. Daily responsibilities will include:u003cspan style= 'line-height: 115%; 'u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003culu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eCoach, mentor and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual goalsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eHave direct oversight of operations, quality, supply chain, maintenance and EHSu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eInfuse energy, character, passion and charisma into the position; be a strong leader and act as a change agent for the production flooru003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eImprove the pace of accountability and management by improving communication with daily/weekly meetings and updates u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eParticipate in cross-functional meetings within multiple departmentsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eBe present on the manufacturing floor in order to develop the team and create 'buy in ' of the company's visionu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eReview delivery standards, including evaluating on-time delivery and product flowu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eIdentify process improvements and initiate group participation in continuous improvement activitiesu0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eOversee project management, driving change and improvements on the production flooru0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eEnsure sustainability by making sure that areas are operating consistentlyu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eManagement and oversight of the site Pu0026Lu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eMaintain and improve communication on plant projects, including getting with internal partners on ensuring that plant projects and CI activities run smoothly and are well-planned u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eWork with the scheduling team to improve the scheduling process, by understanding current and future capacity u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eHold managers accountable and maintain consistent management practices u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eLead CapEx projects by ensuring that the due diligence has been done on the research and cost justification, determining the most cost-effective scenario, and communicating with additional departments to ensure a smooth purchase and transition u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eDevelop your leadership team and create a succession plan for current staff and any potential new hires u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eValue the data that is provided, reviewing each individual work area and running necessary reports to determine how to move forward with improvements activitiesu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eEnsure that key performance indicators are in place and work on monitoring and improving KPIsu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cli class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; 'u003eOther duties as directed by senior managementu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eThe company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending time on the manufacturing floor.u0026 Candidates should feel comfortable being a 'Change Agent ', able to take ownership of their plant, lead by example, coach and mentor their staff and have the ability to hold others accountable.u0026 Individuals should lead with enthusiasm and be able to develop camaraderie among the team.u0026 The qualified individual will be passionate about continuous improvement, establishing consistent processes and meeting KPIs based on data-driven information.u0026 The company's competitive medical benefits are available day one of employment, and there will be bonus offered for this position.u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eREQUIREMENTS for the Operations Manager:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e1. Bachelor's degreeu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e2. Minimum of five years of similar manufacturing operations management experienceu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e3. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reportsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e4. Experience overseeing multiple facets of manufacturing (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, etc.)u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e5. Experience overseeing a multi-shift production environmentu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e6. Proven track record of measurable continuous improvement accomplishmentsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e7. Project management experience, including timelines and budgetsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e8. ERP experienceu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e9. Pu0026L experienceu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e10. Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excelu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eSkills preferred but NOT required:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certificationsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e2. Metalworking experienceu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eReasons to work for this company:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Benefits available day one of employment, an HSA contribution and bonus potentialu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ GREAT 401K matchu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Company is growing by leaps and boundsu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ High-profile position with opportunity to make an immediate impactu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Plant improvements have been madeu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Excellent work/life balance and minimal weekendsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in; 'u003eu003cspan lang= 'EN ' style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eCandidates are required to be local to the Findlay, OH area.u0026 There is not any relocation available at this time.u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in; 'u003eu003cspan lang= 'EN ' style= 'font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu0026 operations manager, director of operations, site manager, site leader, plant director, VP of operations, director of manufacturing, plant manager, value stream manager, business unit manager, general manager, VSM, vice president, vp, plant operations manager, Manufacturing Directoru0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal ' style= 'margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in; 'u003eu003cspan lang= 'EN ' style= 'font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan lang= 'EN ' style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan lang= 'EN ' style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'Findlay, OH ', 'remote ':false, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'BU42-2749555

Created: 2025-10-29