Manufacturing Operations Leader – Build-to-Order

Powerex Inc.; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc. directs day-to-day manufacturing operations, supervising staff to meet efficiency and quality goals. The role involves planning, scheduling, and building cross-functional collaboration to support custom build-to-order projects.

You will oversee assembly cells, enforce quality, maintain a safe workplace, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to meet tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Operations, Management, or a related field preferred, relevant supervisory and technical experience required in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead and motivate teams of up to 30 employees
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and production workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Willingness to work additional hours, including Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and develop production employees to meet operational and quality objectives
• Plan, schedule, and assign work to meet production goals and delivery commitments
• Lead and develop production teams in a custom, build-to-order environment where product configurations change frequently
• Oversee daily assembly cell operations, coordinating resources to meet unique project requirements and tight customer timelines
• Enforce quality standards and ensure compliance with company procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate employees, including performance management and corrective action when necessary
• Identify and resolve production issues, personnel concerns, and process inefficiencies
• Review and propose corrections to manufacturing routers, bills of material, and assembly drawings as needed
• Drive cost improvement initiatives and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other departments to support company objectives
• Other duties can be assigned as needed

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Manufacturing workflows

MS Office

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc. directs day-to-day manufacturing operations, supervising staff to meet efficiency and quality goals. The role involves planning, scheduling, and building cross-functional collaboration to support custom build-to-order projects.

You will oversee assembly cells, enforce quality, maintain a safe workplace, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to meet tight timelines.