Data-Driven Manufacturing Ops Leader | Multi-Shift

Talent Edge Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-shift manufacturing operation in the Portland area. This hands-on role requires ownership of performance, data-driven decision making, and accountability across departments.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of improving throughput, quality, safety, and cost control in regulated environments, with P&L oversight and budgeting experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, or a similar environment.
• Experience leading a multi-department operation.
• Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management experience.
• Experience using operational data to drive measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of EHS, regulatory compliance, audits, and production quality standards.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving organizational change.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and report KPIs around productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, safety, equipment utilization, and inventory.
• Establish performance targets and use data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple departments and shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, cost control, and profitability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, expense management, margins, and P&L performance.
• Develop operational plans and forecasts to support both immediate and long-term goals.
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to create accountability and improve team performance.
• Ensure production schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and priorities align.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance within a regulated environment.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action initiatives.
• Build standardized processes and reporting tools for leadership visibility.
• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders creating a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

KPI development

Budgeting/Forecasting

P&L management

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Root-cause analysis

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-shift manufacturing operation in the Portland area. This hands-on role requires ownership of performance, data-driven decision making, and accountability across departments.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of improving throughput, quality, safety, and cost control in regulated environments, with P&L oversight and budgeting experience.