Operations Manager

Adecco (Portugal); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Staffing in Reno, NV is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, drive efficiency, and lead cross-functional teams. This onsite role emphasizes hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and cost control in a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years in manufacturing operations, at least 3 years in leadership with 20+ direct/indirect reports, and a strong track record of budgeting and KPI management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, operations management, business, or related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership overseeing 20+ employees.
• Experience with budgets, KPIs, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate operational performance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Process improvement

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/OM/Business

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established manufacturing company seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, improve efficiency, and drive overall business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, streamlining processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to manage multiple departments while ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce costs, and optimize processes.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational performance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and workplace safety regulations.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness.
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing operations experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience, including oversight of 20+ employees.
• Experience managing multiple departments or cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational performance.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, operational KPIs, and productivity goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.