Operations Manager

OUR TEAM?

• Competitive hourly pay based on your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including free medical/HSA coverage for employees earning under $75,000 annually who elect individual coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan to help you invest in your future.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays so you can recharge and spend time with family.
• Annual boot allowance for qualified safety toe footwear to keep you safe and comfortable.
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of molds and tooling challenges, offering continuous learning and skill development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in operations or plant management in a plastic injection molding or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling, robotics, and automation.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and production planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949 and PPAP processes preferred
• Hands-on knowledge of mold setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, stoop, twist, climb and repetitively perform tasks for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours).
• Able to bend the body forward and downward while bending at the spine at the waist 45 degrees or more; bending below the waist or down toward an object on or near the ground.
• Able to work around hot molds, presses, cranes, and industrial equipment and work in tight spaces.
• Able to use hands and fingers to seize, hold, grasp objects.
• Ability to extend arms with the hands higher than the head; reaching at or below shoulder level.
• Ascend or descend ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (machinery alarms, medical codes, or warnings).
• Work frequently in close proximity to machinery; noise levels are moderate.
• Close vision (distance of 20 inches or less) and ability to identify/distinguish colors.
• Hands-on role 60-80% of the time, with mixture of desk and computer duties.
• Temperature in facility can vary up to 90 degrees. Candidates must be able to perform duties in hot and cold environments..
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% to 100% of the time.
• Able to ascend/descend forklift and standing lift, trailers, steps, ladders etc.
• No aversion to heights