Operations Manager

Tom Trese Networking LLC; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations across production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain. The role emphasizes driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements while managing budgets and a skilled operations team.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and fostering cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams to achieve continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience
• At least 5 years in a managerial/leadership role in operations or supply chain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to interact with senior management
• Valid driver's license; Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems
• Experience with SAP/Oracle/Epicor and data visualization tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain
• Develop and implement operational strategies for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Monitor KPIs like throughput and on-time delivery; drive improvements
• Manage production schedules, staffing, and resource allocation
• Develop production plans to optimize labor and equipment utilization
• Promote safety culture; ensure OSHA and environmental compliance
• Lead root-cause analysis for production issues and non-conformances
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other teams to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and monitor operating budgets and capital expenditures
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing operations team
• Contribute to strategic capacity planning and procurement coordination
• Lead operational audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards

Skills

Operations management

Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of a manufacturing client. This leadership role is responsible for day-to-day plant operations, including production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, supply chain, inventory control, safety, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will oversee and optimize manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, delivery, safety, and cost objectives. The role manages personnel, production schedules, inventory, quality control, and resource allocation while driving process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across production, quality assurance, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that support productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency goals.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, including throughput, yield, downtime, and on-time delivery, and initiate corrective improvements.
• Manage manufacturing schedules, staffing levels, and resource allocation to meet customer and production demand.
• Develop and execute production schedules to support timely order fulfillment and efficient utilization of labor and equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes for production issues and non-conformances.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and other functional teams to support seamless operations and continuous improvement.
• Develop, monitor, and control operating budgets and capital expenditures.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and manage a high-performing operations team.
• Contribute to strategic planning related to production capacity, resource allocation, and process improvement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Lead operational audits and support compliance with internal policies and applicable external certifications, including ISO and FDA requirements where relevant.
• Perform other duties as required.

Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manages supply chain, quality, and production leadership functions and oversees frontline operational performance.
• Responsibilities include staffing, training, employee development, team building, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of operations or supply chain management experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and drive sound conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
• Familiarity with production tracking, MRP, and data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.