Operations Manager

THE COMPANY

We have been retained by a high growth manufacturing client to find their next Manufacturing Operations Manager. Founded 25 years ago with a progressive new approach for delivering a higher level of performance, product quality, and unparalleled client service, our client has grown to become one of the largest and most technologically advanced manufacturers of industrial wood products in the United States.

THE POSITION

By joining our dynamic, casual and family like team, you will have the opportunity for broad responsibility in a key Operations Manager role in our continued growth with primary responsibility for leading a core manufacturing operation and team. Excellent organizational, technical, interpersonal and leadership skills are essential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, production planning, workflow, and resource allocation to meet operational goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams and develop talent, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Drive operational excellence through KPIs, OKRs, OEE, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational data to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Support automation, smart factory initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations through risk assessments, employee training, and effective safety practices.
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This is a key leadership role in our company, and the desired candidate will possess the following:

• B.S. in Industrial Engineering with Manufacturing concentration or similar.
• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering, process design, measurement, and process optimization.
• Prior experience as an operations manager or production manager is a plus but not required. Will consider candidates with ideally 3 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering and/or industrial engineering in a manufacturing plant with no management experience but who have strong leadership aptitude.
• Solid understanding of high-volume discrete manufacturing systems and advanced technologies.
• Understanding of wood products manufacturing is desirable, but not required.
• Certification or demonstrated proficiency in Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing principles and tools
• Command of Microsoft Office applications.
• CAD and statistical process control software experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team leadership skills.
• The ideal candidate will be assertive, results oriented and a good problem solver.
• Professional Level Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to a diverse work team.