Operations Manager

Lozier; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus potential

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Onsite Health Clinic

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Career Development Programs

Casual dress

Relocation benefits

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Lozier Corporation, based in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing across multiple production areas, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale with a culture of continuous improvement.

You will translate plant objectives into KPI-driven plans, supervise managers, optimize scheduling, champion lean initiatives like 5S and Kaizen, and ensure integration of SCADA, ERP, and MES to support real-time decisions and performance tracking across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, operations, or related field (8+ years).
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing/operations if non-degreed.
• At least 3 years in a multi-team or area leadership role.
• Proficient PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong leadership, analytical, change management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments using SQDCM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support managers and supervisors to achieve daily and long-range targets for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM).
• Translate plant objectives into actionable plans aligned with KPIs and strategic growth.
• Foster a high-performance culture with continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversee workforce planning, shift scheduling, and resource allocation for optimal utilization.
• Champion lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen) to reduce waste and costs.
• Monitor OEE and address root causes of downtime and scrap.
• Ensure integration of SCADA, ERP, MES for real-time monitoring and decision-making.
• Lead readiness and adoption of automated systems (ASRS) to improve logistics and material flow.
• Drive safety compliance and a zero-incident culture; support APQP and quality processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Change management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related field

Tools

SCADA

ERP

MES

Six Sigma

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build. For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people‑centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry‑leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce. Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, weekends as needed.
• Limited off hour support across multiple shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager is a strategic and hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end manufacturing operations across multiple production areas. This role ensures that production teams consistently meet or exceed performance metrics in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) while driving a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and innovation. The Operations Manager serves as a key liaison between plant leadership and production execution to guide, develop, and mentor cross‑functional teams to align daily operations with long‑term business objectives. This role leverages manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and sustain competitive advantage in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Direct and support managers and supervisors in achieving daily and long‑range performance targets for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM).
• Translate plant‑level objectives into actionable plans aligned with operational key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic growth initiatives.
• Foster a high‑performance culture grounded in continuous improvement, employee development, and team accountability.
• Oversee workforce planning, shift scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure optimal equipment and labor utilization across all departments.
• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and waste reduction efforts to enhance throughput and reduce operational costs.
• Monitor and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by addressing root causes of downtime, inefficiencies, and scrap.
• Ensure integration and effective use of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other digital platforms for real‑time production monitoring, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Lead readiness and adoption of automated systems, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), to improve logistics, inventory management, and material flow.
• Drive adherence to safety policies and regulatory standards while cultivating a zero‑incident safety culture.
• Support execution of advanced product quality planning (APQP) processes to maintain product and process integrity from prototype through full production.
• Ensure training, audits, and documentation meet internal and external quality expectations (ISO 9001, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, etc.).
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot issues, deploy solutions, and streamline workflows.
• Support capital investment projects, plant expansions, or retooling efforts, ensuring alignment with production capacity and business needs.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead strategic and budgetary planning sessions along with associated plan execution, including leading and lagging metric definition, alignment, and deployment.
• May participate in collective bargaining process.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor degree in business, finance, engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or another related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, operations, or equivalent experience, if degreed.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or equivalent experience, if non‑degreed.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a multi‑team or area leadership capacity is required.
• Required Skills: Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Required Skills: Exceptional leadership, analytical, and change management skills.
• Required Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required Skills: Proven success leading cross‑functional teams in high‑volume, fast‑paced production environments utilizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) models.
• Required Skills: Analytical/quantitative problem resolution.
• Required Skills: Ability to recognize waste and/or losses and identify solutions to reduce or minimize losses through recognition, utilization and prioritization of resources.
• Required Skills: Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business.
• Required Skills: Demonstrated understanding of production planning, scheduling, and execution, including capacity planning.
• Required Skills: Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Preferred Skills: Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, APQP, FMEA, PPAP).
• Preferred Skills: Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, OEE, SCADA, MES systems, and performance metrics (SQDCM, KPI dashboards).
• Preferred Skills: Working knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes related to metal stamping including welders, brake presses, roll formers, punch presses, paint lines, lasers, CNC equipment and dies.
• Preferred Skills: Bilingual skills.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness to off‑schedule requests or emergencies in support of business‑critical functions.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including frequent floor presence, walking, standing, and collaboration with shift teams.
• Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule depending on production needs.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Employee statements: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre‑hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

When it comes to employers, we understand you have choices – and that you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service since 1956.