Operations Manager

Hobson Associates; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobson Associates in Connecticut is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams on the shop floor.

This role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, with responsibility for overseeing production, planning, purchasing, and logistics while driving Lean and KPI-based accountability, and coordinating with senior leadership and UK-based ownership to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing leadership experience.
• Lean manufacturing expertise.
• Ability to lead on the plant floor and drive results.
• Experience coordinating with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, assembly, purchasing, planning, and logistics.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Lead supervisors and develop operational teams.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, KPIs, and accountability.
• Manage production schedules and resolve quality issues.
• Work directly with senior leadership and UK-based ownership.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team development

Safety management

Quality improvement

Job description

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER- onsite

Hobson Associates is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee production, assembly, purchasing, planning, and logistics.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Lead supervisors and develop operational teams.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, KPIs, and accountability.
• Manage production schedules and resolve quality issues.
• Work directly with senior leadership and UK-based ownership.

Ideal Candidate:

Proven manufacturing leadership experience, strong operational and Lean expertise, and a hands-on management style.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the plant floor and driving results.