Operations Manager

Senneca Holdings Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

3 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays in 2026

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Discount Programs

Career development and tuition assis t

Diverse, inclusive and welcoming c ult

Job summary

Senneca is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a custom manufacturing operation producing commercial metal doors and frames. This role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery in a hands-on leadership capacity.

You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Production and Customer Service to translate customer requirements into feasible production schedules, develop capacity plans, and drive continuous improvement across multiple departments in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in Ops/Plant management.
• Experience in custom or made-to-order manufacturing.
• Strong production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management.
• Proven ability to lead multiple departments through supervisors.
• Track record of improving productivity and reducing costs.
• Experience implementing safety programs in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery.
• Direct departments via supervisors to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service to align schedules.
• Develop capacity planning to meet monthly and annual goals.
• Analyze workflow, identify bottlenecks, implement efficiency improvements.
• Oversee production scheduling, material planning, inventory management.
• Establish KPIs and monitor productivity, scrap, and delivery performance.
• Manage maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Support HR on employee relations and org development.
• Prepare operational reports and performance metrics for leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Production planning

Process improvement

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets...people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a custom manufacturing operation specializing in commercial metal doors and frames. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence across production, engineering support, inventory management, safety, maintenance, quality, and workforce development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in custom or made-to-order manufacturing environments, where production schedules, customer requirements, and workflow management require a high degree of technical expertise and operational discipline.

Company Paid:

• Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 paid holidays in 2026
• Parental Leave

Additional Benefits:

• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employee Discount Programs
• Miscellaneous other optional benefits
• Career development and tuition assistance
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations with full accountability for safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, inventory, and cost control.
• Direct multiple departments through supervisors and team leads while developing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service teams to ensure customer requirements are translated into achievable production schedules.
• Develop and execute capacity planning strategies to meet monthly and annual production and shipping goals.
• Analyze workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Oversee production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management to ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Drive safety initiatives and maintain compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor operational KPIs including productivity, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Manage plant maintenance activities and implement preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations, corrective action, and organizational development initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports, production forecasts, and performance metrics for senior leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in an Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, or similar role.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a custom, engineered-to-order, or made-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and capacity management.
• Experience managing multiple departments and leading through supervisors and team leaders.
• Proven ability to improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing and maintaining safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience within the commercial metal door, hollow metal, architectural products, fabrication, metalworking, or related manufacturing industries.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Maintenance, fabrication, welding, machining, or metal forming experience.
• ERP/MRP system experience.

What We're Looking For

This position requires a leader who can thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing customer expectations, operational efficiency, and employee development. The successful candidate will possess both the technical manufacturing knowledge and leadership capabilities necessary to drive plant performance and support future growth.