Hands-On 3-Shift Manufacturing Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

On-site schedule

Stable environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Knoxville, TN seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, three-shift operation on the plant floor, driving production efficiency, quality, and safety with a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in manufacturing operations, including 5+ in leadership, and a proven track record with production metrics, scheduling, lean practices, and continuous improvement. This role offers a dynamic environment with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing operations, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Background as Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of production metrics, scheduling, quality control, scrap and rework.
• Experience managing high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and comfort on the production floor.
• Excellent communication and ability to set realistic production goals.
• Lead diverse teams and enforce accountability.
• Self-directed with a hands-on approach to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across a three-shift manufacturing environment with strong production-floor presence.
• 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 data-driven, sustainable solutions.
• Set realistic capacity and performance goals and advocate 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

Operations

Problem-solving

Communication

Hands-on

Data-driven

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Knoxville, TN seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, three-shift operation on the plant floor, driving production efficiency, quality, and safety with a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in manufacturing operations, including 5+ in leadership, and a proven track record with production metrics, scheduling, lean practices, and continuous improvement. This role offers a dynamic environment with strong growth potential.