Operations Manager

Alamo Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting Day 1

401(k) with company match and profit‑p

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral programs

Job summary

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including scheduling, materials handling, shipping/receiving, machine utilization, quality, plant capacity, and Lean initiatives. The role oversees safety, equipment maintenance, and staffing, directly or through supervisors.

The candidate will drive productivity and efficiency targets, develop strategic plans, and ensure leadership and compliance across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing/supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean techniques, and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings; ability to interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Direct production schedules, staffing, and materials/inventory management.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production Planning on schedules and supplier relationships.
• Lead supervisors and manufacturing engineers to meet productivity, efficiency, and Lean goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage performance evaluations, coaching, and personnel actions for direct reports.
• Analyze operational results against budget/forecast.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) | Richmond, Virginia

ODB is hiring an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, materials management, shipping/receiving, machine utilization, quality standards, plant capacity, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. This role owns manufacturing and shipping quality for whole goods and parts, develops strategic plans to hit productivity and efficiency targets, and oversees safety, equipment maintenance, and staffing — directly or through supervisory reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct production schedules, staffing, and materials/inventory management
• Coordinate with Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production Planning on schedules, supplier relationships, and product improvements
• Lead supervisors and manufacturing engineers to meet productivity, efficiency, and Lean goals
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Manage performance evaluations, coaching, and personnel actions for direct reports
• Analyze operational results against budget/forecast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7–10 years of manufacturing/supervisory experience, preferably heavy industrial
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean techniques, and OSHA regulations
• Proficiency in SolidWorks; ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

• Split between manufacturing floor and office; frequent walking; flexibility for overtime/weekends; occasional travel.

Why ODB?

Since 1910, ODB has manufactured municipal products and led the street sweeper brush and leaf/debris collection equipment industry for over a century. Operating a 200,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, we're part of Alamo Group (Seguin, TX).

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• 401(k) with company match upon hire, plus profit sharing
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Company-paid short/long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral programs
• V3 Certified military-friendly employer

Pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $170,000 to $183,600.

Notes:

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees so classified.

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