Operations Manager

Linamar Corporation; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Benefits package

401k Program

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation, a global manufacturing leader, seeks an Operations Manager in Indiana to plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations. You will develop efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

Key duties include collaborating with executive leadership, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, productive workflows across production and facilities while aligning staffing and budgets with the business plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems.
• Leadership in driving Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, and training management staff.
• Oversees daily workflow and performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, communicates, and implements strategic direction for operations.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to meet company goals and guide operations projects.
• Coordinate with divisions to achieve organizational objectives.
• Identify and implement new processes and technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assess and implement new production processes and technologies to reduce costs.
• Ensure staffing, development, and facility decisions align with business plans.
• Provide momentum for continuous EHS improvements.
• Perform trend and root cause analysis of incident data.
• Coordinate production goals and deliverables across the department.
• Develop and lead Production Supervisors; ensure safe work environment.
• Enforce policy compliance and drive discipline where needed.
• Establish policies, standards, and security measures for consistent support.
• Review cost-control reports and staffing requirements; maintain department budget.
• Present performance metrics to leadership; stay aware of industry trends.
• Identify training needs and ensure effective training programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operations management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Team development

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Operations Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

Job Description

Job Title : Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

Responsibility

• Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Assess and implement new production and other operational processes and technologies (e.g., automation) to reduce operational costs and collaborate with management and other Linamar staff to implement such processes.
• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.
• Provide momentum for continuous improvement to plant EHS efforts.
• Perform trend and root cause analysis relating to incident data.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication of production goals.
• Provides direction, development, and leadership to Production Supervisors.
• Promote, monitor , and ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure accountability and discipline within the production department; motivate supervisors and employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Adherence to all company policies & procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc.).
• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
• Establishes and administers the department’s budget.
• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief executive officer and other leadership.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Engineering, or another industry-related field required ; MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required.

Required Skills/Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems.
• Leadership in driving Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.