Manufacturing Operations Leader – Safety, Lean & Team Growth

McWane, Inc.; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane, Inc. in Coshocton, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a 15+ person team in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

You will design systems for continuous improvement, manage scheduling, cost, and quality, and ensure ISO 9001 processes are followed across production, maintenance, and engineering. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing operations leadership, a 4-year degree, and a proven track record of delivering measurable gains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing a team of 15+.
• Experience working for a company with 100+ employees.
• Track record of demonstrated improvements / results.
• 4-year degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable (3 supervisors, 1 maintenance supervisor, 1 engineer).
• Attend weekly meetings, including quality, safety, maintenance, and others as needed.
• Facilitate shift changes, promote collaboration, and bridge gaps between teams and departments across production, engineering, and maintenance.
• Manage and improve conversion cost; labor management – hours / manning, line maintenance, component management – inventory / purchasing.
• Be a servant leader: provide tools and resources for success, develop team members, coordinate day-to-day operations to achieve goals, foster team cohesion.
• Promote quality production and own results: define and adhere to ISO 9001 processes, collaborate with quality manager to implement processes, take corrective action – identify root causes, conduct analysis, develop, and implement action plans.
• Own safety procedures: use “near miss” tracking and “non-routine hazards awareness” to keep team members safe, execute existing programs and ensure adherence in daily operations.
• Design and implement systems and structures in operations, safety, and inventory – Champion for continuous improvement
• Anticipate day-to-day production needs, coordinate schedules to meet customer commitments, prioritize unforeseen challenges, and solve issues permanently
• Evaluate, modify, and solidify Operator Work Instructions (OWIs) to create consistency, establish process discipline, and increase efficiency and productivity

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team management

Lean manufacturing

ISO 9001

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

McWane, Inc. in Coshocton, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a 15+ person team in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

You will design systems for continuous improvement, manage scheduling, cost, and quality, and ensure ISO 9001 processes are followed across production, maintenance, and engineering. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing operations leadership, a 4-year degree, and a proven track record of delivering measurable gains.