Operations Leader: Precision Manufacturing & Lean

GS Precision Inc; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental andVision

Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan

Employer Funded Health Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Dependent Care Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Safety Shoe Allowance

Prescription Safety Glasses Program

Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Sh

Job summary

G.S. Precision in Brattleboro, VT is seeking an Operations Manager to lead overall operations, drive efficiency, safety, and customer-focused performance across our Brattleboro Division - South Plant.

You will develop short- and long-term strategies, oversee production, inventory, and reporting while guiding a team of supervisors and staff through continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, Lean expertise, and proven ability to lead, train, and motivate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience preferred or GSP equivalent.
• Significant technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and product design.
• Ability to lead teams and manage projects.
• Analytical skills, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of Lean culture and willingness to drive it.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain and support production schedules through direct reports to meet internal goals and customer expectations.
• Manage production supervisors and staff, including staffing, training, development and coaching; develop operating procedures.
• Maintain internal customer service and quality products with a continuous improvement mindset to increase efficiency.
• Lead projects to improve the business, expand capacity and sales; develop business strategies and oversee budgets.
• Report and present the state of the business to executive leadership.
• Foster positive relationships and motivate staff across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Manufacturing process knowledge

Leadership and team management

Project management

Lean / continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Self-directed

Urgency and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 10+ years of experience preferred. OR GSP Equivalent

Job description

G.S. Precision in Brattleboro, VT is seeking an Operations Manager to lead overall operations, drive efficiency, safety, and customer-focused performance across our Brattleboro Division - South Plant.

You will develop short- and long-term strategies, oversee production, inventory, and reporting while guiding a team of supervisors and staff through continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, Lean expertise, and proven ability to lead, train, and motivate