Operations Manager

Kelly Professional & Industrial; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plus a generous match

Two weeks of vacation and seven paid holidays

Job summary

A leading staffing agency, in partnership with a growing automotive company, is seeking an Operations Manager in Grand Rapids, MI. This direct hire role involves overseeing daily operations, managing teams, and driving continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in operations management. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,000 to $120,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in automotive operations management or similar environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of automotive processes, supply chain, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility operations including production, service, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures for efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Kelly Professional & Industrial pay range

This range is provided by Kelly Professional & Industrial. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Job Summary

Kelly, in partnership with a growing automotive company, is looking for an Operations Manager in Grand Rapids, MI. This is a direct hire position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their benefit, vacation and compensation package upon hire.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plus a generous match
• Two weeks of vacation and seven paid holidays

Details

• 1st shift opening from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
• Pay: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Job Description

The Operations Manager oversees daily operations of automotive manufacturing, service, or sales facilities, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance with industry standards. This role focuses on optimizing processes, managing teams, coordinating with suppliers, implementing quality control, and driving continuous improvement across all operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage facility operations including production, service, inventory, and logistics.
• Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures for efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, supply chain, engineering, HR) to achieve company objectives.
• Supervise and train staff, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Oversee inventory management: procurement, storage, and distribution.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and report on performance to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (health & safety, environmental, automotive standards).
• Address and resolve operational issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partners.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in automotive operations management or similar environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of automotive processes, supply chain, and logistics.
• Working knowledge of industry regulations and standards.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills; proficiency in reporting and presentations.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.

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