Manufacturing Operations Manager

US Enhanced Personnel; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing operation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience and excel in developing supervisors, driving operational performance, and fostering a culture of accountability. Key responsibilities include managing a large workforce, optimizing production schedules, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing supervisors and production teams.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading supervisors and a workforce of 40–50+ employees.
• Driving safety, quality, and production performance.
• Executing production schedules and optimizing labor utilization.
• Developing employees through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Operational performance

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

Operations Manager | Manufacturing Leadership

North East Charlotte, NC | $90K–$110K

US Enhanced Personnel is partnering with a growing manufacturing operation in the Charlotte area to identify an Operations Manager who can lead plant operations and help develop a strong, accountable production culture.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing supervisors, building strong teams, and driving operational performance on the production floor.

If you’re the type of leader who believes in mentoring supervisors, setting clear expectations, and holding teams accountable to results, this opportunity could be a strong fit.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading supervisors and a workforce of 40–50+ employees
• Driving safety, quality, and production performance
• Executing production schedules and optimizing labor utilization
• Developing employees through coaching, training, and mentorship
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational discipline
• Partnering with maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Maintaining inventory accuracy and production efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience
• Experience managing supervisors and production teams
• Strong ability to build culture and develop employees
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Experience driving operational improvements and team accountability
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

The Right Leader for This Role

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Leads by example on the production floor
• Develops supervisors into stronger leaders
• Builds a culture of accountability and ownership
• Drives continuous improvement and operational discipline

Location: North East Charlotte, NC

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