Operations Manager

TES Recruiting; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Operations Manager in Louisville, KY. This role involves managing production operations, leading a team, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in manufacturing and exhibit strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
• Understanding of 5S Manufacturing Principles.
• Proven track record of implementing sustainable changes.
• Ability to work 1st shift hours (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM).
• Background and drug test will be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of operators to kit and deliver components.
• Maintain inventory records and ensure customer quality expectations.
• Eliminate waste and improve production processes.
• Provide clear expectations to employees and manage outcomes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

5S Manufacturing Principles

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Team development

Education

College degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Leadership

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Operations Manager / Service Center Manager

Location: Louisville, KY

Position Overview: As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in helping us meet goals by leading operations within specific departments on the production floor. Your leadership will be key in fostering a safe, efficient, and engaged workplace focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

Company benefits

401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of operators to kit and deliver components per customer demand.
• Supporting customers' just-in-time inventory strategy.
• Develop and maintain a flexible operation that can quickly adjust to customer demand and schedule changes.
• Maintain precise inventory records and communicate with the corporate division regarding delivery of critical items to meet customer needs.
• Ensure customer quality expectations are met by maintaining operational standards, auditing performance, and repairing product within scope.
• Ensure production schedule is met by identifying needs, anticipating challenges, and adjusting to achieve success.
• Eliminate waste and continuously improve production processes to meet increasing demand by improving productivity.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate quality trends and partner with quality resources to prevent future issues.
• Ability to provide clear expectations to employees and manage outcomes using praises and redirects.
• Ensure a safe work environment for all operators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting or a college degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Leadership
• Understanding of 5S Manufacturing Principles
• Proven track record of implementing sustainable changes and improvements
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to work 1st shift hours (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) to meet production and customer demands
• Supervising a team of 5-10 employees
• Hands-on, action-oriented leader with a passion for problem solving and team development
• Ready to embrace the implemented leadership responsibilities
• Committed to completing New Leader Training
• Demonstrates and promotes company core values in all actions and decisions
• Background and drug test will be required

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Management, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Products, and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance