Business Operations Supervisor

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an Operations Manager to optimize financial resources, manage budgets, forecast needs, and align engineering initiatives with strategic plans in a manufacturing environment.

The role leads workforce planning, builds operational dashboards, supports audits (ISO), and drives continuous improvement through KPI reporting, cross‑functional collaboration, and clear governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an office management, business operations, or supervisory role, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing, or automotive environment.
• Proven experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and expense tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize workforce planning activities.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and experience with audit processes (e.g., ISO).
• Proficiency in data analysis, KPI reporting, and developing operational dashboards.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Optimize VHE's operational efficiency and strategic alignment by managing financial resources (including engineering budgets, expenses, and capital projects).
• Support workforce planning initiatives (such as model implementation, recruitment, and intern/co-op programs).
• Advance strategic initiatives like Automation for Operational Excellence, Streamlining and Standardizing processes, and Optimizing Resource Allocation.
• Ensure compliance through control testing, ISO, and objectives audits.
• Drive operational excellence by managing KPIs, facilitating business plan reviews, and identifying process improvements.
• Coordinate high-level communications, managing surveys, and maintaining critical operational dashboards and SharePoint sites.
• Provide chief-level operational support, focusing on Robust Governance & Standard Operating Procedures and a Culture of Accountability.

Skills

Budget Management

Financial Forecasting

Workforce Planning

KPI Reporting

ISO Compliance

Data Analysis

Operational Dashboards

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

• Optimize VHE's operational efficiency and strategic alignment by managing financial resources (including engineering budgets, expenses, and capital projects).
• Support workforce planning initiatives (such as model implementation, recruitment, and intern/co-op programs).
• Advance strategic initiatives like Automation for Operational Excellence, Streamlining and Standardizing processes, and Optimizing Resource Allocation.
• Ensure compliance through control testing, ISO, and objectives audits.
• Drive operational excellence by managing KPIs, facilitating business plan reviews, and identifying process improvements.
• Coordinate high-level communications, managing surveys, and maintaining critical operational dashboards and SharePoint sites.
• Provide chief-level operational support, focusing on Robust Governance & Standard Operating Procedures and a Culture of Accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an office management, business operations, or supervisory role, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing, or automotive environment.
• Proven experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and expense tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize workforce planning activities.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and experience with audit processes (e.g., ISO).
• Proficiency in data analysis, KPI reporting, and developing operational dashboards.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial resource management, including budget management and financial forecasting, while ensuring compliance with audit processes such as ISO. Proficient in data analysis and KPI reporting to drive operational excellence and support workforce planning initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Budget Management
• Financial Forecasting
• Workforce Planning
• KPI Reporting
• ISO Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• Financial Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• KPI Reporting
• Operational Dashboards

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Operational Excellence
• Compliance
• Audit Processes
• Engineering
• Manufacturing

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint