Manufacturing Operations Leader: Drive Production & Quality

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing organization in the Greater Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations, production, inventory, quality, shipping, and team performance. This hands-on leader will drive continuous improvement and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have proven plant/operations management experience in manufacturing or distribution, with multi-site exposure preferred and a strong grasp

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Plant Supervisor.
• Experience managing teams in manufacturing and/or distribution environments.
• Multi-site experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of production, inventory, quality, shipping, safety, labor, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing and plant operations, ensuring production goals, quality standards, inventory levels, and on-time shipping requirements are met.
• Develop and implement processes and systems to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and operational standards.
• Monitor production, labor, inventory, overtime, and other key performance metrics to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee plant safety procedures and promote a strong culture of safety and accountability.
• Allocate resources effectively and maximize equipment, labor, and facility capacity.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions to keep production and service levels on track.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute strategic operational initiatives.
• Manage employee concerns and support a positive, accountable work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and establish clear performance expectations across the operation.
• Utilize ERP/CRM systems to support operational reporting and business processes.

Skills

Plant management

Multi-site experience

Process improvement

Leadership

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization in the Greater Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations, production, inventory, quality, shipping, and team performance. This hands-on leader will drive continuous improvement and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have proven plant/operations management experience in manufacturing or distribution, with multi-site exposure preferred and a strong grasp