Operations Manager

Dizario Search; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Kent, OH, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations at a manufacturing site. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient production processes, managing teams, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of operations management experience and a preference for a Bachelor's degree. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary in the range of $100,000 – $125,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a plant or operations management role in manufacturing.
• Experience with metal fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update SOPs for equipment and workflows.
• Track team performance and production metrics.
• Collaborate with HR on staffing and career growth.
• Support product safety through audits.
• Partner with Engineering for new product launches.
• Provide hands-on support in production.

Skills

Team performance tracking

Production metrics analysis

Collaboration with HR

Safety compliance

Hands-on support in production

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

This role is an experienced Operations Manager position responsible for overseeing daily operations of a manufacturing site located near Kent, OH. The Operations Manager ensures efficient, safe production processes, meets quality standards, coordinates teams, manages schedules, and drives continuous improvement to achieve organizational goals for output, cost, and delivery timelines.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr – $125,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Develop and update easy-to-follow SOPs for equipment, workflows, transactions, and time tracking.
• Track team performance and production metrics to identify and drive improvements.
• Collaborate closely with HR on staffing, employee relations, and career growth initiatives.
• Support product safety and compliance through active participation in audits.
• Partner with Engineering to prepare for new product launches and production updates.
• Provide hands‑on support in production to ensure smooth operations when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a plant or operations management role in manufacturing.
• Experience with metal fabrication processes.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Industries

Manufacturing