Manufacturing Operations Leader (Lean & Quality)

RESRG; Portageville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Portageville, Missouri manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer experience. You will provide strategic leadership, champion continuous improvement, and help shape our culture as we grow and implement new processes across multiple lines.

You will build and develop high-performing cross-functional teams spanning production, quality, and engineering, drive lean initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure site

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building and leading high-performance teams, driving a culture of accountability, and fostering employee development.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and cost optimization strategies.
• Build and develop high-performing cross-functional teams across production, quality, and engineering.
• Lead efforts to advance our company culture and business transformation.
• Identify and execute process improvements to boost efficiency and profitability.
• Align site operations with corporate goals through strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and lead a team focused on safely operating plant assets with high-quality standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Create an open, empowering environment that places operators at the center, facilitating collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Connect the team to the company vision and implement business priorities ensuring everyone is aligned and committed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teams

P&L management

Forecasting

Budget management

Automotive industry exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM/Business

Job description

RESRG is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Portageville, Missouri manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer experience. You will provide strategic leadership, champion continuous improvement, and help shape our culture as we grow and implement new processes across multiple lines.

You will build and develop high-performing cross-functional teams spanning production, quality, and engineering, drive lean initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure site