Operations Manager

gpac; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gpac partnered with a growing manufacturing company to fill an Operations Manager role. This direct hire position oversees daily production, quality, safety, and efficiency targets, guiding production teams and cross-functional collaboration to optimize plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, expertise in Lean and continuous improvement, and experience with production planning and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production planning, ERP systems, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and meet production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and operational KPIs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve operations.
• Manage labor, equipment, and resources for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Gpac just partnered with a growing manufacturing company seeking an Operations Manager. Direct hire. Compensation is based on experience. The Operations Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals are achieved. This role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and works cross-functionally to optimize plant performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and meet production schedules.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees.
• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and operational KPIs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve operations.
• Manage labor, equipment, and resources for maximum efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with production planning, ERP systems, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.