Operations Manager

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee daily activities at a Hammond, Louisiana facility.

You will manage personnel, coordinate production, monitor labor and timekeeping, and ensure work orders meet schedule and quality requirements. Ideal candidates will have hands-on ERP experience, strong supervisory skills, and a track record of improving productivity while maintaining safety and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations or production management.
• Hands-on supervision of department managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Proficiency with ERP systems to manage work orders, scheduling, inventory and labor tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in a sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing facility.
• Manage and direct department managers, supervisors, and production employees.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitor labor hours, timekeeping accuracy and productivity.
• Ensure work orders are accurate, documented, and completed per production schedules.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials to meet production demands.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage work orders, schedules, inventory, and data entry.
• Monitor performance via ERP reports and support management decisions.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Production management

Industrial supervision

ERP systems

Leadership

Timekeeping

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Position Summary

An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced professional to oversee daily operations at its sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing facility in Hammond, Louisiana. This individual will manage personnel, coordinate production activities, monitor labor and timekeeping, maintain facility operations, and ensure work orders are completed accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within a sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing facility.
• Manage, supervise, and provide direction to department managers, supervisors, and production employees.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee terminations as needed.
• Document employee performance issues, policy violations, corrective actions, and other personnel matters.
• Monitor employee attendance, labor hours, timekeeping accuracy, and productivity.
• Ensure work orders are accurate, properly documented, and completed according to production schedules.
• Monitor production workflows to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time.
• Identify production delays, operational inefficiencies, and workflow issues, and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and other resources to meet production demands.
• Utilize manufacturing ERP systems to manage and monitor work orders, production schedules, inventory, labor tracking, material requirements, and overall manufacturing operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of production information, work order updates, and operational data within the company's ERP system.
• Use ERP reporting and production data to monitor performance, identify operational issues, and support management decisions.
• Oversee facility maintenance, organization, safety, and general operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot unexpected manufacturing and operational problems and make timely decisions to minimize disruptions.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, established procedures, quality requirements, and applicable safety standards.
• Communicate operational priorities, production goals, and performance expectations to management and employees.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, control labor costs, and increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing operations, production management, or industrial supervision.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, metalworking, industrial manufacturing, or a related environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employees, oversee supervisors or managers, and address personnel issues professionally.
• Required: Hands-on experience using manufacturing ERP systems to manage production workflows, work orders, production scheduling, inventory, labor tracking, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to effectively utilize ERP systems to monitor production performance, identify operational issues, and maintain accurate manufacturing records.
• Strong understanding of work orders, production schedules, labor tracking, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience monitoring employee timekeeping, attendance, and productivity.
• Ability to identify operational problems, make sound decisions, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on involvement in daily operations.

Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will be a practical, accountable, and solutions-oriented leader who understands how a manufacturing facility operates from start to finish.
• Should be comfortable managing people, enforcing company policies, monitoring production performance, and responding to unexpected challenges while keeping operations running smoothly.
• Must also be comfortable working with manufacturing ERP systems and using production data to manage workflows, track performance, identify bottlenecks, and make informed operational decisions.
• Experience leading a small to mid-sized manufacturing facility or production team is highly desirable.

Location:

Join a confidential manufacturing company located in Hammond, Louisiana, a city known for its vibrant culture and strong community spirit.
Situated in the heart of Tangipahoa Parish, Hammond offers a blend of urban amenities and small-town charm, providing an excellent quality of life for residents and visitors alike.