Manufacturing Operations Leader — Lean & KPI‑Driven

Sirius Technical Services, Inc.; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in Whitsett, NC. You will drive production performance, mentor teams, and partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production.

The role requires strong leadership, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to deliver continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a engineering discipline or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily manufacturing and production activities to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Adjust production schedules and resources based on demand, staffing, equipment availability, and issues.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar improvements.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and evaluate manufacturing staff and frontline leaders.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA, environmental, and company compliance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Manufacturing Operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in Whitsett, NC. You will drive production performance, mentor teams, and partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production.

The role requires strong leadership, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to deliver continuous improvement and cost control.