Operations Manager

Christeyns; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AD&D insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Christeyns North America is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, warehousing, shipping and receiving activities. You will guide a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient operations on a day-to-day basis.

You will partner with the Production Scheduler, manage staffing and equipment utilization, and monitor KPIs to meet safety, quality, and customer service objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent).
• Five+ years of leadership in manufacturing/warehousing/logistics or chemical operations.
• Experience leading production teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and on-time production.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for production and logistics staff.
• Collaborate with scheduler to align production with labor, capacity, and inventory constraints.
• Assess daily performance and adjust staffing, workflow, and equipment use for productivity and safety.
• Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, schedule attainment, and on-time shipping.
• Coordinate with Plant Engineer for maintenance, equipment improvements, and process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Project/workflow software

Job description

Operations Manager

Christeyns North America

311 Staton Road, Greenville, NC 27834

From $70,000 a year - Full-time

Job details

Pay

• From $70,000 a year

Job type

• Full-time

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Full job description

Job Overview

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the daily execution of manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production and order fulfillment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Production Scheduler to execute the production schedule while providing operational feedback related to labor availability, equipment capacity, inventory constraints, quality requirements, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Evaluate daily production performance and adjust staffing, workflow, equipment utilization, and material movement to maximize productivity while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service objectives.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, warehouse performance, equipment utilization, and on-time shipping.
• Collaborate with the Plant Engineer to coordinate maintenance activities, equipment improvements, capital projects, and process optimization while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs, environmental regulations, and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and utilize ERP and workflow management systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as the operational leader in the absence of production supervisors and provide backup support for production scheduling when required.
• Manage personnel administration for direct reports, including timesheets, PTO, attendance, and other HR-related processes.

Other Duties

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business requirements, actively assuming new responsibilities as needed.
• Communicate any mechanical, quality, or production issues promptly to the Plant Engineer for timely resolution.
• Prioritize job quality by identifying areas for improvement, and actively participate in weekly meetings with senior management to discuss concerns and potential enhancements.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, promptly reporting any discrepancies, issues, or unsafe situations to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, promoting workplace efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or chemical/process operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and project/workflow management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and handle items weighing over 50 lbs without assistance.
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and active chemical ingredients, requiring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• 401k Plan

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person