Operations Manager

Senneca Holdings; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Insurance, STD, and 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 support

Diverse, inclusive culture

Zusammenfassung

Senneca Holdings in Grove City, OH seeks an Operations Manager to lead a custom manufacturing operation producing commercial metal doors and frames. The role is hands-on, spanning production, engineering support, inventory management, safety, maintenance, quality, and workforce development.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in custom/made-to-order manufacturing where schedules, customer requirements, and workflows demand technical expertise and operational discipline.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership in a similar role.
• Experience in custom/made-to-order manufacturing environments.
• Strong production planning, scheduling, and capacity management knowledge.
• Experience leading multiple departments through supervisors/team leads.
• Proven ability to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Experience implementing safety programs in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with production reporting systems.

Aufgaben

• Lead plant operations with accountability for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Direct departments through supervisors and team leads, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customer Service to meet customer needs.
• Develop capacity planning strategies to meet production and shipping goals.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Oversee scheduling, material planning, and inventory to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Establish KPIs and monitor productivity, quality, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Manage maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Partner with HR on employee relations and organizational development.
• Prepare operational reports and forecasts for leadership.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Inventory control

Safety programs

Team leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Operations Manager - Custom Manufacturing

Location: Grove City, OH

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.

Key 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
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

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