Operations Manager

Forte Opening S; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness credit

STD/LTD and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions seeks an Operations Manager to plan and steer monthly and quarterly production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety. You will lead a skilled team, implement lean manufacturing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in manufacturing management. A Four-day work week is offered with substantial growth and benefit programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations is preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Six Sigma Lean certification or capability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly/quarterly production schedules to meet revenue targets.
• Lead production teams with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Coordinate with Plant GM and Supply Chain for purchasing and logistics.
• Develop annual operating plans including capital and cost-down projects.
• Foster a safe, engaging, and high-performance work environment.

Skills

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Six Sigma Lean

Quality improvement

HR & financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Operations

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

**Build Your Future with Forte Opening Solutions**At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration.[[forteopenings.com]]()**What You'll Do****Overview**The Operations Manager creates and fulfills the monthly and quarterly production schedules that achieve Planned Revenue, Labor Contribution Margins, On-Time Delivery, and Quality. This position gives proper direction to all production personnel to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled. The Operation Manager is responsible for manufacturing operations and implements lean manufacturing while maximizing production. This leader is a change agent developing short and long-term goals and creating a continuous environment with an unconditional commitment to safety, waste, and employee engagement**Responsibilities:**Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, safety workplace, and exceed customer requirementsGenerates monthly reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needsDrives a corporate culture that focuses on facts, tangible results and behaviorsProvides input for selection of appropriate manufacturing equipment to ensure the most cost-efficient solution is available within company budget guidelinesMaintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunitiesAccomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and proceduresProduces products by establishing production planning systems; maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, improving products and processesInterfaces closely with Plant GM and Supply Chain Manager to effectively develop purchasing and logistical systems, inventory and production control requirementsAchieves financial objectives by establishing objectives; developing budgets; controlling costs, maximizing use of available assetsContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededProvides leadership needed to ensure the product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plantEnsures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals from stated AOPLeads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategyWorks with all functional departments to actively pursue manufacturing excellence programs along with fostering a “one Plant” partnership with peers to achieve aligned goalsDevelops and implements with Plant GM an annual operating plan including capital plan, cost down projects, production department budget, eliminating non-value, and defining Six Sigma & Kaizen profit improvement programs across the plantBehaves continuously and consistently with desired Forte values, and characteristicsCommunicates and facilitates meetings effectivelyIdentifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely mannerKeeps abreast of emerging technology and industry practice**What We're Looking For****Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:**Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to create and drive change and effectively communicate throughout the organizationDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teamsMust be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environmentExcellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacyAbility to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this positionGood oral and written communication skillsCompetent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & MS ProjectWorks with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacyMust be familiar with various measuring devices and analyzing informationGood understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired**Qualifications**Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or OperationsMinimum of 5-7 years’ experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management preferredExperience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturingSix Sigma Lean GB certification highly desired or ability to obtain within 12 months**Physical Requirements**Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shiftAbility to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationClimb and use ladders (Ability To Work In High Areas Comfortably Using Aerial Platforms), carry or maneuver 50+ poundsTwist, bend, stoop, or stand for long periods of timeHave manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordinationAbility to work in a manufacturing environment**Why Join Forte?**Competitive pay plus bonus opportunity!**Four-day** work week-no weekends or overnights!**Career growth and advancement** opportunities- promote from within culture**Tuition reimbursement**Medical, dental, and vision insurance-HSA & PPO plans**$70 monthly wellness credit** ($35 per pay period) toward health insurance premiums just for getting annual physicals**Company paid**STD/LTD and life insurance**401(k) with 5% company match****Paid parental leave**Vacation accruals with increases for tenurePaid time off and paid holidays**Equal Opportunity Employer**Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.