Maintenance Supervisor

Markent Personnel; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee comprehensive manufacturing operations. You will drive production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain, while leading a diverse team toward safety and efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in a related field, 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ in leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Epicor). Power BI familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or Business).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years in operations or supply chain management in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct plant operations across production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Monitor KPIs (throughput, yield, downtime, on-time delivery) and drive corrective actions.
• Manage production schedules, staffing, and resource allocation to meet demand.
• Develop and execute production schedules for timely orders and efficient labor/equipment use.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA/environmental compliance.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other teams for continuous improvement.
• Develop and control operating budgets and capital expenditures.
• Recruit, mentor and manage a high-performing operations team.
• Contribute to strategic planning for capacity and process improvements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate procurement with supply chain.
• Lead operational audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and external certifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations Management/Industrial Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Power BI

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of a manufacturing client. This leadership role is responsible for day-to-day plant operations, including production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, supply chain, inventory control, safety, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will oversee and optimize manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, delivery, safety, and cost objectives. The role manages personnel, production schedules, inventory, quality control, and resource allocation while driving process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across production, quality assurance, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that support productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency goals.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, including throughput, yield, downtime, and on-time delivery, and initiate corrective improvements.
• Manage manufacturing schedules, staffing levels, and resource allocation to meet customer and production demand.
• Develop and execute production schedules to support timely order fulfillment and efficient utilization of labor and equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes for production issues and non-conformances.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and other functional teams to support seamless operations and continuous improvement.
• Develop, monitor, and control operating budgets and capital expenditures.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and manage a high-performing operations team.
• Contribute to strategic planning related to production capacity, resource allocation, and process improvement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Lead operational audits and support compliance with internal policies and applicable external certifications, including ISO and FDA requirements where relevant.
• Perform other duties as required.

Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manages supply chain, quality, and production leadership functions and oversees frontline operational performance. Responsibilities include staffing, training, employee development, team building, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of operations or supply chain management experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and drive sound conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
• Familiarity with production tracking, MRP, and data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.