Operations Manager

6 Degrees Search; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations including production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain. You will manage schedules, budgets, resources, and staff while driving process improvements to meet production and delivery goals.

The role requires a ten-year manufacturing track record with leadership in operations or supply chain, strong analytical and communication skills, and a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
• Minimum ten years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• At least five years in operations or supply chain leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
• Familiarity with production tracking, MRP, and data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain.
• Develop and implement operational strategies for productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Monitor KPIs like throughput, yield, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Manage schedules, staffing, and resource allocation to meet demand.
• Develop and execute production schedules for timely orders.
• Promote safety culture and OSHA/environmental compliance.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other teams for continuous improvement.
• Develop and control operating budgets and capex.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing operations team.
• Contribute to strategic planning for capacity and process improvements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate with supply chain for materials.
• Lead operational audits and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Power BI

Excel

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.