Cylinder Manufacturing Operations Leader

NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC; Roanoke (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC is seeking an Operations Manager for the Cylinder Manufacturing division in the United States. This hands-on leader will translate production requirements into daily execution on the factory floor, directing the Team Lead and coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

You will drive safety culture, ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading production in safety-, quality-, and process-controlled environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, standardized work, and structured problem solving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of cylinder manufacturing operations to meet safety and production goals.
• Set daily/weekly manufacturing priorities based on schedule, labor, capacity, materials, and quality.
• Direct the Cylinder Manufacturing Team Lead in assigning manufacturing personnel.
• Maintain floor presence; identify barriers and drive resolution.
• Monitor production performance and adjust labor, sequencing, and equipment usage as needed.
• Coordinate with Materials, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning to ensure uninterrupted flow.
• Ensure accurate production transactions and ERP/MRP records.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Safety culture

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS LLC is seeking an Operations Manager for the Cylinder Manufacturing division in the United States. This hands-on leader will translate production requirements into daily execution on the factory floor, directing the Team Lead and coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

You will drive safety culture, ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, and lead