Manufacturing Operations Manager

Aquarius Professional Staffing; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aquarius Professional Staffing is seeking a driven Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Erlanger, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role, focusing on driving execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401K match. Join a fast-growing company and support a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing or operations experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at the company campus.
• Drive execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Create forums for two-way communication and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Operational metrics

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

SAP (ERP/MES)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a driven Manufacturing Operations Manager looking to join a fast growing company based in the Northern Kentucky area? Don't miss your chance and apply now!

What you will get as the Operations Manager:

• Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Company offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

What you will be doing as the Operations Manager:

• Leading day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at the Company campus, driving execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across assigned work cells and functional leaders.
• Partners closely with the Operations Director, Business Unit leadership, and support functions to deliver safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives in a high‑mix, high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Sets the operational tone on the floor—balancing urgency with discipline—while building strong, capable management teams and scalable processes that support growth, customer commitments, and long‑term site stability.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing Functional Managers and Operations leaders aligned to Company operational needs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to define clear capability requirements and selection criteria for management roles.
• Assess individual and team capability gaps; ensure training plans and standard work are in place and effectively executed.
• Validate and continuously improve training curricula for operations leadership and frontline management.
• Establish clear, measurable goals aligned to site and Business Unit priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and People).
• Drive consistent use of operational metrics, dashboards, and tiered accountability reviews.
• Ensure consistent, transparent communication across operations leadership and frontline teams.
• Create forums for two‑way communication, idea sharing, and problem‑solving.
• Translate site and corporate strategy into executable operational plans.
• Align workcell execution with customer requirements, capacity plans, and financial targets.
• Support accurate headcount, capacity, and production forecasting for the Company campus.
• Analyze forecast vs. actual performance to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven analysis, KPI management, and structured problem‑solving (QRQC, RCA, Kaizen).
• Ensure standard work, procedures, and work instructions are effective, current, and consistently followed.

What you will need as the Operations Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant Manufacturing or operations experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Leadership background that is hands on – leads from the front, culture and change management driver.
• Experience operating in a complex, matrix, fast‑paced manufacturing environment (EMS preferred).
• Ability to work and connect cross functionally across multiple teams and be influential even without authority.
• Safety mindset.
• Strong working knowledge of operational metrics, labor planning, and continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency with enterprise systems and tools (Workday, SAP (ERP/MES), standard Microsoft Office applications).