Operations Manager

CSP; Carey (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturer in Ohio is looking for an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and drive performance across safety, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and at least 10 years of people management experience. This full-time role is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and profitability while fostering a safe and engaging workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience managing operations and teams.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of Safety within the workplace.
• Improve operational management systems and processes.
• Drive operational excellence and process optimization.
• Manage budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership ability

Knowledge of organizational effectiveness

Experience budgeting

Familiarity with financial principles

10 years of people management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Job description

Overview

The Operations Manager holds a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, strategic execution, and cross-functional alignment. This position drives performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement, ensuring that all operational goals are met or exceeded. With a strong command of lean manufacturing principles and a deep understanding of automotive industry standards, the Operations Manager leads with a continuous improvement mindset to maximize productivity, streamline processes, and support long-term business objectives. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of building high-performing teams, managing complexity, and delivering results in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of Safety within the workplace
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Hold the plant accountable for standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards
• Identify potential problems and points of friction and find solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue
• Drive operational excellence and process optimization
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
• Provide leadership, management, and motivation to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention
• Establish and maintain a well-motivated team including training, supporting and developing each team member
• Coordinate different teams to foster an exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities
• Drive the performance process and professional development of all Management level personnel within the team
• Find ways to increase quality of customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Progressive experience managing operations and teams
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Experience budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Leadership ability
• 10 years of people management experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Manufacturing, Engineering, related fields, or equivalent experience

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing