Operations Manager

Job Description: Operations Manager

Summary/Objective:

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Fresno, CA facility. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost performance while developing a strong, accountable production team.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across operations, maintenance, and tooling. This is a highly engaged leadership role for someone who is comfortable on the manufacturing floor, can troubleshoot equipment issues, and has the technical ability to repair, modify, and support the development of tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to production employees and support teams.

• Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer requirements and schedules.

• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and reliability.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and work with maintenance resources to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.

• Perform or coordinate tooling repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance.

• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other functions to resolve production and process issues.

• Identify root causes of equipment, tooling, quality, and production problems and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Ensure employees follow established safety procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and operating practices.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, quality, and cost.

• Support employee training, development, performance management, and accountability.

• Manage staffing levels, schedules, overtime, and other resources to support production requirements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.

• Monitor operating costs and identify opportunities to improve the efficient use of labor, materials, equipment, and resources.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.

• Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, maintenance, and tooling.

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and manufacturing equipment and determine appropriate corrective action.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop production employees in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing/ERP systems.

Health and Safety:

• Work in accordance with the Cal OSHA regulations.

• Wear all required PPE as prescribed.

• Follow all Company Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Conduct duties with attention to personal and coworker safety.

• Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Operations.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• This position operates primarily in a manufacturing and toolroom environment and may involve exposure to machinery, noise, metal components, lubricants, and other industrial conditions.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

• Must be able to work in hot and humid / cold conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions (see attached)

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the performance and growth of our Fresno operation. We are looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, developing people, and taking ownership of results.

If you are an operations leader with strong maintenance and tooling expertise and enjoy being close to the manufacturing process, we want to hear from you.

Disclaimer: High Bar Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

This job description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign other duties as necessary. Employment with High Bar Brands is “at-will,” meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.