Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Safety Champion

47G; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee production planning, manufacturing operations, and shipping in a safe, efficient, customer-focused environment. This role drives operational excellence and continuous improvement across assigned value streams and develops employees to achieve KPI goals.

Responsibilities include leading safety programs, executing production plans, staffing and performance management, and implementing lean methods such as 5S and value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or operations management; lean or Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership, ensuring compliance with OSHA and safe work practices.
• Direct daily production to meet KPI goals and on-time delivery.
• Develop staff through coaching, staffing, performance management, and succession planning.
• Implement lean methods (5S, value stream mapping) and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Planning, Quality, PM, HR to meet customer needs.
• Manage budgets, ERP transactions, and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Industrial Management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Engineering drawings

Job description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee production planning, manufacturing operations, and shipping in a safe, efficient, customer-focused environment. This role drives operational excellence and continuous improvement across assigned value streams and develops employees to achieve KPI goals.

Responsibilities include leading safety programs, executing production plans, staffing and performance management, and implementing lean methods such as 5S and value