Operations Manager

Confidential Careers; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Search is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead a high-volume operation including manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. This hands-on leader will drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to senior leadership and requires building and mentoring cross-functional teams, optimizing labor and capacity, coordinating production schedules, and leading

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, production, distribution, fulfillment, or warehouse operations.
• Experience operating in a high-mix, high-volume, build-to-order environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, material flow, production scheduling, and fulfillment operations.
• Experience leading manufacturing, assembly, production, or warehouse teams.
• Experience with facility consolidations, relocations, expansions, or operational transformations.
• Proven ability to establish new production lines, workflows, or operational processes.
• Experience supporting new product launches and scaling operations for growth.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience utilizing ERP, WMS, and production planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, warehousing, inventory control, receiving, and shipping.
• Build, coach, and develop operational teams through training, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate production schedules and fulfillment to ensure accurate, timely customer orders.
• Optimize labor, workflow, and production capacity to meet changing demands.
• Oversee inventory management and material movement, storage, and outbound distribution.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Leadership to align priorities.
• Lead budgeting, labor planning, capital projects, and cost management initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/WMS

Production scheduling

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Confidential Search | Manufacturing Plant Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead a dynamic, high-volume operation supporting manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution activities. This confidential opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, drives operational excellence, and builds high‑performing teams.

Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will play a critical role in optimizing operations, improving productivity, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting future growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, light assembly, warehousing, inventory control, receiving, and shipping functions.
• Build, coach, and develop operational teams through training, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate production schedules, warehouse activities, and fulfillment operations to ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
• Optimize labor utilization, workflow, facility resources, and production capacity to support changing business demands.
• Oversee inventory management processes, material movement, storage, order picking, packing, and outbound distribution activities.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including Sales, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Leadership, to align operational priorities with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, operational procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Support budgeting, labor planning, capital projects, and cost management initiatives.
• Lead workplace safety and continuous improvement programs while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Serve as the senior on‑site operations leader, driving team development, succession planning, and effective communication across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, production, distribution, fulfillment, or warehouse operations.
• Experience operating within a high‑mix, high‑volume, build‑to‑order environment.
• Proven success leading manufacturing, assembly, production, or warehouse teams.
• Experience supporting facility consolidations, relocations, expansions, or operational transformations while maintaining business continuity.
• Demonstrated experience establishing new production lines, workflows, work cells, equipment implementations, or operational processes.
• Experience supporting new product launches and scaling operations for growth.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, material flow, production scheduling, and fulfillment operations.
• Experience improving facility layouts, warehouse utilization, and operational efficiency through space optimization initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience utilizing ERP, WMS, and production planning systems.
• Proven ability to manage and improve metrics related to safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands‑on operations leader who can balance daily execution with long‑term operational planning. This individual will possess strong leadership capabilities, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and a proven track record of driving continuous improvement while building engaged and accountable teams.

Work Location:

This is a fully on‑site position requiring attendance five days per week. Relocation assistance is not available, and current consideration is limited to local candidates.

Please note:

This is a confidential search. Additional details regarding the organization, location, products, and reporting structure will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.