Data-Driven Manufacturing Operations Leader (Three-Shift)

Goodwin Recruiting; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager in Knoxville, TN to lead a high-volume, three-shift manufacturing operation. You will drive production efficiency, quality, and safety on the production floor, working closely with a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with 5+ in leadership, plus hands-on leadership and strong knowledge of metrics, scheduling, scrap and rework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with at least 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven background as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of production metrics, scheduling, quality control, scrap, and rework.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across a three-shift manufacturing environment with strong presence on the production floor.
• Ensure equipment and processes operate efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and improve key production metrics like first-pass yield, scrap, downtime, and productivity.
• Identify operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions using production data.
• Set realistic capacity and performance goals while advocating for achievable expectations.
• Develop and hold employees and leaders accountable for operational results.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet customer requirements.
• Support process improvements during the company’s transition to a structured corporate environment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Production metrics

Quality control

Data‑driven

Problem solving

On production floor

Communication

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager in Knoxville, TN to lead a high-volume, three-shift manufacturing operation. You will drive production efficiency, quality, and safety on the production floor, working closely with a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with 5+ in leadership, plus hands-on leadership and strong knowledge of metrics, scheduling, scrap and rework.