Manufacturing Operations Leader: Scale & Optimize

MZN Management Group, LLC; East Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, shipping, and production planning. This hands-on leader will align functions, establish priorities, and implement scalable processes to improve efficiency, throughput, quality and delivery.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical/technical aptitude, financial acumen and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing, supply chain or operations with progressive responsibility.
• 7+ years in hands-on management leading multiple operational functions.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, procurement and quality systems.
• Experience with product costing and cost improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• High proficiency with ERP and data-driven performance measurement.
• Ability to translate complex topics into actionable operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the President to develop and execute operating plans for revenue, cost and growth.
• Provide leadership across production, assembly, machining, purchasing, inventory and logistics.
• Mentor and develop operational leaders with clear expectations and accountability.
• Drive operational and financial results with cross-functional collaboration.
• Create plans to improve planning, throughput, capacity and on-time delivery.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, scheduling, and vendor management.
• Lead sourcing strategies and cost-reduction initiatives with engineering.
• Use ERP and data to measure performance and support decision making.
• Establish meaningful KPIs for productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, shipping, and production planning. This hands-on leader will align functions, establish priorities, and implement scalable processes to improve efficiency, throughput, quality and delivery.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical/technical aptitude, financial acumen and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced industrial environment.