Manufacturing Operations Leader — Lean, High‑Mix/Low‑Volume

Standex International Corporation; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex Electronics seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our Ohio site, directing manufacturing processes, staffing, and lean initiatives to meet quality and financial goals. The role emphasizes cost control, throughput, and a strong safety culture within a high-mix/low-volume environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in manufacturing, 3 years of frontline management, and proven experience with new product launches and phased gate processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering (or similar).
• 8-10 years' experience in the manufacturing industry with strong Lean Management exposure (Kaizen).
• 3 years of manager experience in High Mix Low Volume or high-speed manufacturing.
• 3 years of experience in new product launches and/or phased gate processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor manufacturing processes to meet quality and financial goals.
• Recruit, hire, and train manufacturing staff.
• Improve cost and scheduling performance by removing barriers.
• Foster teamwork with managers, directors, and direct labor to achieve common goals.
• Promote safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead lean transformations and sustainment through transformational plans.
• Act as a change agent balancing historical knowledge with organizational push.
• Set objectives and actions to achieve company goals.
• Estimate risks and apply risk mitigation techniques.
• Select, develop, and evaluate employees to operate the plant efficiently.
• Support new product introduction, drive throughput and cost reductions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

P&L management

People management

Change agent

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Job description

Standex Electronics seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our Ohio site, directing manufacturing processes, staffing, and lean initiatives to meet quality and financial goals. The role emphasizes cost control, throughput, and a strong safety culture within a high-mix/low-volume environment.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in manufacturing, 3 years of frontline management, and proven experience with new product launches and phased gate processes.