Facility Operations Manager — Lean, Safety & Cost Control

Archway; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway in Indiana is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery of client commitments. You will lead supervisors, manage budgeting and cost controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires 7+ years in operations with supervisory experience, a focus on lean processes, strong communication,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in operations, warehouse, distribution, or similar.
• 4+ years manufacturing/warehouse supervision.
• WMS knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Lean/process-improvement experience.
• Knowledge of MNOSHA/OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations including Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control.
• Develop, oversee and manage budget; implement cost-control measures.
• Plan labor, schedule workload and direct plant productivity to meet targets.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and cost analyses with Engineering.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the site.
• Prepare regular reports for Archway management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Client Services and Inventory Control.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Process improvement

WMS knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Lean methodology

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in General Business or related field

Job description

Archway in Indiana is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee Receiving, Production, Shipping and Inventory Control, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery of client commitments. You will lead supervisors, manage budgeting and cost controls, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with MNOSHA and OSHA while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires 7+ years in operations with supervisory experience, a focus on lean processes, strong communication,