Operations Manager (Second Shift)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, such as Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, or Value Stream Leadership roles.
• Proven track record of improving KPIs (e.g., cycle time reduction, FPY improvements, DPU reductions, or cost-saving initiatives).
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability and engagement.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience in using KPIs, root cause analysis, and Lean tools to drive decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, waste elimination, and production workflow optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with shop floor teams, peers, and senior leadership, ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR/Syteline a plus), Tableau, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and data analysis.
• Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher), Project Management Professional (PMP). APICS, CPIM, or other supply chain-related certification is a plus for materials-heavy value streams.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
• Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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