Operations Manager

FPC of Savannah; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Savannah, Greenwood, MS seeks an Operations Manager to optimize end-to-end production by eliminating waste and maximizing efficiency. You will lead cross-functional teams to improve SQDC using lean methodologies, acting as the architect of product flow.

Each line has 12-24 employees, total headcount not to exceed 60. Responsibilities include establishing standards, safety culture, value stream mapping, and sustaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong foundation in lean/continuous improvement.
• BSIE/BSME with LSSGB preferred; experience weighed over degree.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standards for accuracy, productivity and reliability.
• Culture & Safety: Demonstrate safe & conscious work habits while driving engagement.
• Value Stream Mapping: Create current/future state maps to eliminate waste.
• Operational Excellence: Lead daily operations to meet schedules, quality and safety goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean techniques to reduce lead times and improve flow.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs to identify bottlenecks and drive actions.

Skills

Manufacturing supervisory experience

Lean/continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

BSIE/BSME

LSSGB

Tools

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Our client is seeking an Operations Manager to optimize end-to-end production by eliminating waste & maximizing efficiency. You will lead cross-functional teams to improve SQDC using lean methodologies, acting as the \"architect\" of the product flow. Each line has 12-24 employees, total headcount not to exceed 60.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain business standards for accuracy, productivity and reliability
• Culture & Safety: Demonstrate safe & conscious work habits, ensuring all team members are following our Culture of Zero policies for safety & quality, while driving team member engagement within the value stream.
• Value Stream Mapping: Create and analyze current and future state maps to eliminate waste (scrap, delays, overproduction).
• Operational Excellence: Lead daily operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety goals (5S, compliance) are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean techniques (Kaizen, 6 Sigma) to reduce lead times and enhance flow.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor all value stream KPIs to identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 3-6+years manufacturing supervisory experience
• Foundation in lean/continuous improvement
• BSIE/BSME & LSSGB strongly preferred, but experience weighted over degree