Operations Manager

Ultimate Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive performance, manage budgets, and optimize workflows to meet quality and throughput targets.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, expertise in GMP/quality controls, and a track record of reducing waste while improving productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing Production, Compounding, Pre-Weigh, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving teams.
• Background in CPG, Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals, Food & Beverage, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience leading supervisors and large production teams.
• Proven record of increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing operations management

Production planning

Team leadership

Performance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Workforce planning

Strategic problem solving

Change management

Leadership experience

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager role, I would focus on the following key skills and qualifications:

Core Leadership Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Team Leadership & Employee Development
• Performance Management & Accountability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Workforce Planning & Staffing
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Change Management

Manufacturing & Production Expertise

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Process Optimization
• Production Flow Management
• Capacity Planning
• Throughput & Efficiency Improvement
• Equipment Utilization
• Root Cause Analysis

Technical & Operational Skills

• Compounding and Batch Manufacturing
• Pre-Weigh Operations
• Packaging and Filling Operations
• Shipping & Receiving Management
• Inventory Control
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Manufacturing KPIs & Metrics
• Downtime Reduction Strategies

Quality & Compliance

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• SOP Development & Compliance
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Safety Program Management
• OSHA Compliance
• FDA-Regulated Manufacturing Experience (preferred for CPG, nutraceutical, cosmetic, or food industries)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Analytical & Administrative Skills

• Production Reporting
• Data Analysis and Performance Metrics
• Budget Management
• Labor Cost Management
• Forecasting and Resource Planning
• Microsoft Excel and Reporting Tools

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing Production, Compounding, Pre-Weigh, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving teams
• Background in CPG, Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals, Food & Beverage, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience leading supervisors and large production teams
• Proven record of increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving productivity

Desired Skills and Experience

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Team Leadership & Employee Development
• Performance Management & Accountability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Workforce Planning & Staffing
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Change Management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.