Assistant Operations Manager

superiorboiler; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Medical and Dental Insurance

PTO starting Day 1

401k with Company Matching

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

$150 Annual Safety Boot Voucher

Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

superiorboiler in Hutchinson, Kansas, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Lead to oversee production schedules and ensure compliance with ASME requirements. The candidate will coordinate resources and communicate with internal teams to achieve production goals.

Ideal applicants should have strong leadership and organizational skills, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO starting day one, and a 401k with matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage long-term projects and use performance metrics effectively.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project milestones.
• Train, coach, and evaluate personnel to foster a team-oriented environment.
• Monitor production metrics and adjust resources for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

ERP systems

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field

Job description

Helps meet company goals by leading and supporting manufacturing operations and projects to ensure production schedules, ASME requirements, and safety compliance are met while maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement. Coordinate resources, monitor performance, and maintain strong communication with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project milestones and delivery dates
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure materials and components will be available on schedule
• Communicate production status to internal teams regularly
• Monitor production metrics, budgets, and adjust resources for efficiency
• Reinforce company policies and safety standards; maintain clean, organized facilities
• Ensure proper equipment is available at work stations
• Collaborate with operations leadership and production supervisors to meet deadlines
• Achieve weekly/monthly production goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Train, coach, and evaluate personnel; foster a team-oriented environment
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks to maintain smooth product flow
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office, and Excel
• Problem solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to manage long-term projects and use performance metrics effectively
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or an Engineering related field preferred or similar related work experience
• Able to work in both office and shop environments, climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and capable of long periods of standing/walking or perform duties with reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premiums covered 100% for the entire family)
• PTO starting Day 1
• 401k with Company Matching
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• $150 Annual Safety Boot Voucher
• Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts