Operations Manager

CFS; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in the Greater Danbury area seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations onsite, guiding a next-generation ERP rollout and shaping a clear path into senior leadership as retirement approaches.

You will direct planning, quality, production, and shipping/receiving, develop strategies to boost productivity, safety, and cost-efficiency, and monitor KPIs. Occasional UK travel is expected as part of management meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Operations or Supply Chain management in a managerial/leadership role.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365; Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations, including production, quality assurance, purchasing, and logistics.
• Develop operational strategies supporting productivity, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs (throughput, yield, downtime, on-time delivery) and drive improvements.
• Manage manufacturing schedules, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production issues.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets and capital expenditures.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

ERP systems

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Lead plant operations at a growing manufacturer in the greater Danbury area of CT — with direct influence over a next-generation ERP rollout and a clear path into senior leadership as the current team heads toward retirement.

Operations Manager

Location: The Greater Danbury Area, Onsite

Salary: $120,000-$140,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Step into a next-generation leadership role as senior department heads approach retirement
• Lead a team of direct reports across planning/buying, quality, production, and shipping/receiving
• Play a key role in implementing a new ERP system (Microsoft Business Central) across the organization
• Gain international exposure with occasional travel to the UK for management meetings
• Broad, high-impact scope spanning production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, and supply chain
• Influence strategic planning around capacity, resource allocation, and process improvement
• Consistent, predictable schedule — 5-day work week, fully onsite

Key Responsibilities For The Operations Manager

• Lead all plant operations, including production, quality assurance, purchasing, and logistics
• Develop operational strategies supporting productivity, safety, and cost-efficiency
• Monitor production KPIs (throughput, yield, downtime, on-time delivery) and drive improvements
• Manage manufacturing schedules, staffing levels, and resource allocation
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for production issues
• Develop and monitor operational budgets and capital expenditures

Qualifications For The Operations Manager

• At least 5 years of experience in Operations or Supply Chain management in a managerial/leadership capacity
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 suite
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central a plus)

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