Operations Lead

unizontechnology; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

unizontechnology in Kansas City, KS is seeking an Operations Lead to scale and standardize a high-performing, multi-site operation across plastics, rubber molding, and die converting. You will own manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics, ensuring on-time delivery, safety, and quality while driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leading cross-functional teams, you will align production schedules with growth objectives, implement automation opportunities, and build

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations, ideally in multi-site environments.
• Strong background in plastics, rubber molding, and/or die converting.
• Six Sigma Black Belt is required; experience with Lean/continuous improvement.
• Executive-level leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all manufacturing functions including warehousing, distribution, and logistics ensuring production schedules are met with efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
• Drive manufacturing strategy aligned with the company's growth and acquisition objectives
• Lead integration efforts for newly acquired manufacturing companies, ensuring alignment of processes, systems, and performance standards
• Implement and sustain Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize production flow, labor utilization, cost structure, and throughput
• Build and standardize scalable manufacturing processes across the organization
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, sales, and leadership teams
• Establish and drive KPI accountability across manufacturing operations
• Lead, develop, and strengthen manufacturing teams, building a high-performance culture
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

MRP systems

Multi-site operations

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

JobBOSS/BILL MRP

Job description

Job Title: Operations Lead - Plastics, Rubber Molding, Die Converting

Location: Kansas City, KS (Position is based on site at company's Kansas City, KS manufacturing facility)

Job Type: Full Time

Base Salary: $125000-$145000

Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary

The company is seeking a high-impact Operations Leader to scale and standardize a highperforming, multi-site operation. The Operations Leader will have experience leading manufacturing operations, ideally in multi-site manufacturing environments including plastics, rubber molding, and/or die converting.

Operating at the intersection of distribution, application engineering support, and manufacturing environments (plastics/rubber), this role will ensure the company continues to deliver tailored solutions, trusted service, and performance in the toughest applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all manufacturing functions including, warehousing, distribution, and logistics ensuring production schedules are met with efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
• Drive manufacturing strategy aligned with the company's growth and acquisition objectives
• Lead integration efforts for newly acquired manufacturing companies, ensuring alignment of processes, systems, and performance standards
• Implement and sustain Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize production flow, labor utilization, cost structure, and throughput
• Build and standardize scalable manufacturing processes across the organization
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, sales, and leadership teams
• Establish and drive KPI accountability across manufacturing operations
• Lead, develop, and strengthen manufacturing teams, building a high-performance culture
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations, ideally in multi-site or growth-oriented environments
• Strong background in manufacturing environments including plastics, rubber molding, and/or die converting
• Demonstrated experience running production schedules and plant operations
• Deep experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain logistics
• Hands-on experience with MRP systems (JobBOSS, BILL, or similar platforms required)
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Six Sigma Black Belt required
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, drive change, and enforce accountability
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Track record of scaling operations and driving measurable cost savings and service-level improvements
• Experience integrating acquisitions and standardizing operations preferred
• Background in process automation and operational technology preferred
• Experience in high-mix, multi-industry manufacturing environments preferredli>
• Executive level communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field required.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% (depending on location and integration needs)
• Position is based on site at the company's Kansas City manufacturing facility