Operations Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-shift manufacturing operation in the Portland area. This hands-on role requires ownership of performance, data-driven decision making, and accountability across departments.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of improving throughput, quality, safety, and cost control in regulated environments, with P&L oversight and budgeting experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, or a similar environment.
• Experience leading a multi-department operation.
• Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management experience.
• Experience using operational data to drive measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of EHS, regulatory compliance, audits, and production quality standards.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving organizational change.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and report KPIs around productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, safety, equipment utilization, and inventory.
• Establish performance targets and use data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple departments and shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, cost control, and profitability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, expense management, margins, and P&L performance.
• Develop operational plans and forecasts to support both immediate and long-term goals.
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to create accountability and improve team performance.
• Ensure production schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and priorities align.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance within a regulated environment.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action initiatives.
• Build standardized processes and reporting tools for leadership visibility.
• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders creating a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

KPI development

Budgeting/Forecasting

P&L management

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Root-cause analysis

Job description

Well established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-shift operation in the Portland area.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to take ownership of an operation, build meaningful KPIs, use data to drive decisions, and create accountability across multiple departments. The ideal candidate comes from a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or similarly regulated operational environment and has a strong track record of improving performance through measurable processes.

What You’ll Focus On:

• Develop, implement, and manage KPIs around productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, safety, equipment utilization, inventory, and overall operational performance
• Establish performance targets and use data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple departments and shifts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, cost control, and profitability
• Own budgeting, forecasting, expense management, margins, and P&L performance
• Develop operational plans and forecasts to support both immediate and long-term business goals
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to create accountability and improve team performance
• Ensure production schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and operational priorities remain aligned
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance within a regulated operating environment
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action initiatives
• Build standardized processes and reporting tools that give leadership clear visibility into operational performance
• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders while creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, or a similar environment
• Experience leading a multi-department operation
• Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management experience
• Experience using operational data to drive measurable improvements
• Strong understanding of EHS, regulatory compliance, audits, and production quality standards
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving organizational change
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable