Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean Excellence

gpac; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gpac partnered with a growing manufacturing company to fill an Operations Manager role. This direct hire position oversees daily production, quality, safety, and efficiency targets, guiding production teams and cross-functional collaboration to optimize plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, expertise in Lean and continuous improvement, and experience with production planning and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production planning, ERP systems, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and meet production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and operational KPIs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve operations.
• Manage labor, equipment, and resources for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Gpac partnered with a growing manufacturing company to fill an Operations Manager role. This direct hire position oversees daily production, quality, safety, and efficiency targets, guiding production teams and cross-functional collaboration to optimize plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, expertise in Lean and continuous improvement, and experience with production planning and ERP systems.