Operations Manager

Schleifring North America & Electro-Miniatures; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Miniatures Corp. in Lodi, NJ seeks an Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and support growth initiatives. You will oversee multiple production disciplines, ensure compliance, and partner with cross‑functional teams to achieve revenue targets.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing management, and hands‑on experience with quality systems (ISO 9001) and cost control. This position is based on site in Lodi, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience as a Manufacturing/Production Manager in a customized engineering and manufacturing environment (electro‑mechanical components is a plus).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and meeting management skills.
• Experience with quality management systems and ISO 9001; process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of cost management, planning, and budgeting.
• Quality improvement, certification, and auditing of manufacturing processes (CIP, 8D, etc.).
• Experience with quality assurance tools such as FMEA and related methodologies.
• Electrical engineering exposure and customer‑oriented design of low‑volume/high‑mix products.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing operations (machining, painting, quality control, assembly).
• Implement production planning, scheduling, and budgeting with ROI justification.
• Review and optimize manufacturing processes for safety, quality, efficiency, and demand.
• Coordinate with other units to meet revenue targets while maximizing revenue.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain in a matrix organization.
• Ensure export control and ITAR/EAR compliance; follow EHS/OSHA rules.
• Lead product realization for prototyping and small‑volume production.
• Develop annual plans with senior management for expansion and growth.
• Facilitate tech transfer between Europe and the U.S. sites.
• Build a well‑run, fast‑paced organization and promote teamwork.
• Implement global Schleifring standards for HSE, KPIs, and production systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location – Electro-Miniatures Corp., Lodi, NJ 07644. Salary Range – $100,000 – $150,000 per year. Job Category – Management. Reports to – President of Electro-Miniatures Corp. and indirectly to the Schleifring Global VP Operations.

Summary

The Operations Manager will provide leadership and direction to the organization’s operations team. This person will ensure efficient output, revenue attainability, and support structured growth for long‑term strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing operations, including machining, painting, quality control, customer service, and general assembly.
• Implement production planning, scheduling, and budget planning processes, including cost and capital expenditures (ROI justification). Analyze costs, variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Review and optimize current manufacturing processes, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and future demand.
• Coordinate with other business units to set up centers of excellence to ensure total revenue targets are met while maximizing revenue.
• Collaborate with and support internal departments (Finance, Sales, Supply Chain) within a matrix structure.
• Ensure compliance with export control and adherence to ITAR and EAR standards, as well as EHS/OSHA regulations.
• Lead the product realization process for prototyping and small serial production.
• Develop and execute annual plans in coordination with senior management, considering program expansion, volume increases, and future business needs.
• Facilitate technology transfer between Europe and the U.S. sites for production processes.
• Build and maintain a well‑run organization, fostering a friendly and fast‑paced work environment.
• Promote teamwork and success through continuing education, structured communication, and the implementation of new technology.
• Implement global Schleifring standards in operations for HSE, production system, KPIs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience as a Manufacturing or Production Manager in a customized engineering and manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in manufacturing electro‑mechanical components.
• Excellent communication, public presentation, and meeting management skills.
• Practical experience using quality management systems and processes (ISO 9001). Experience in process improvement and efficiency enhancement.
• Knowledge of cost management/control, planning, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of quality improvement processes, certification, and auditing of manufacturing processes, CIP, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in quality assurance tools, with practical experience in FMEA, Failure Analysis Methods (failure tree analysis, 8D reports, and other methodologies).
• Additional experience in electrical engineering and customer‑oriented design of components and value‑added subassemblies for low‑volume/high‑mix production.
• Experience in unionized plant operations.
• Preferred 3+ years of SAP experience; a plus for SAP implementation experience.

Leadership Competencies

• Reliable and strategically minded.
• Highly motivated personality; team leader, coach, and integrator.
• Driven, success‑oriented, entrepreneurial, and straightforward mentality with the ability to build consensus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Quality‑conscious, well‑organized, and detail‑oriented where needed, with a hands‑on approach.
• Independent and self‑motivated, with the right amount of drive.
• A good fit for the international culture.