Manufacturing Ops Leader - Lean, Quality & Safety

DSJ Global; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Operations Manager in Oklahoma City to direct daily manufacturing activities and lead production supervisors. You will drive Lean improvements, manage safety, quality, and cost metrics, and partner with cross-functional teams to hit strategic objectives.

The role requires 7–10 years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing, experience with TPS/Lean, and familiarity with IATF 16949 environments. Strong coaching and performance management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading supervisors and improving safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Knowledge of TPS, Lean, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in IATF 16949 environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to meet objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Lead and support production supervisors, ensuring accountability for performance.
• Review metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to hit targets.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to set and execute manufacturing objectives.
• Drive Lean initiatives to improve productivity and overall plant performance.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure policy compliance.
• Improve workplace safety, housekeeping and risk reduction.
• Ensure processes meet quality standards and customer expectations.
• Support IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance and improvements.
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors; conduct performance reviews.
• Foster a high-performance culture and drive workforce development.
• Assist hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Recognize strong performance and address concerns appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP (QAD/BAE)

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking an Operations Manager in Oklahoma City to direct daily manufacturing activities and lead production supervisors. You will drive Lean improvements, manage safety, quality, and cost metrics, and partner with cross-functional teams to hit strategic objectives.

The role requires 7–10 years of leadership in high-volume manufacturing, experience with TPS/Lean, and familiarity with IATF 16949 environments. Strong coaching and performance management skills are essential.