Operations Manager

Toledo Tool and Die; Toledo (AR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

PTO

10 Paid holidays

Full Benefits

Job summary

Toledo Tool and Die is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and optimize our high-volume automotive manufacturing operations in Toledo, OH. This full-time role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, with a strong emphasis on Lean methods and team leadership.

You will manage production supervisors, coordinate staffing and equipment, and drive continuous improvements across the floor. The position requires 5–10 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced plant and offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with ERP/MES and manufacturing KPI management.
• Proven leadership in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Floor-First culture with strong presence on the production floor.
• Direct welding and assembly operations to meet safety, quality and delivery goals.
• Lead Production Supervisors and team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Staffing, labor planning, and machinery utilization decisions within budget.
• Develop and track KPIs (OEE, FTT, downtime, productivity, delivery).
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Materials to resolve issues.
• Support Lean initiatives, 5S, root-cause analysis, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Team supervision

ERP/MES familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MES systems (Plex, SAP, QAD, Oracle, or similar)

Job description

Description

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area, one in Pioneer, Ohio, and one in Maumee, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding an Operations Manager to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Join our team!

Hours are typically:

Primarily a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday. This role supports a 24/7 operation, and occasional weekend coverage may be required to help support shift operations.

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive pay $125,000 - $150,000 annually
• Weekly pay
• PTO
• 10 Paid holidays
• Full Benefits

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Previous experience in Operations Management within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience leading teams in high-volume manufacturing operations
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working within ERP/MES systems such as Plex, SAP, QAD, Oracle, or similar systems preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Drive a “Floor-First” culture by maintaining a strong presence on the production floor through daily Gemba walks, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and production performance across high-mix manufacturing operations.
• Direct welding and assembly operations to ensure quality products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer delivery requirements.
• Lead, develop, and support Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and production personnel while fostering a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
• Review production schedules and operational demands to make decisions regarding staffing requirements, labor allocation, machine utilization, work procedures, and operational priorities while considering budgetary limitations and customer requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain production tracking systems and operational KPIs including OEE, First Time Through (FTT), scrap %, downtime, labor efficiency, productivity, and delivery performance to identify operational trends and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to identify issues related to machine inefficiency, downtime, quality concerns, training deficiencies, waste reduction, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to quickly resolve production concerns, minimize downtime, and support customer shipping schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles, visual management systems, Andon boards, 5S, standardized work, root-cause analysis, and waste reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, standardized work instructions, operational procedures, IATF 16949 requirements, ISO standards, and company policies.
• Champion a strong safety culture and maintain the authority to stop production if unsafe conditions or poor-quality conditions exist.
• Hire, train, evaluate, coach, and counsel hourly and salaried team members in accordance with positive employee relations practices while supporting workforce development and retention initiatives.
• Develop and maintain training matrices and cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility and operational readiness.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program requirements by coordinating operational readiness and manufacturing support activities.
• Coordinate or recommend procedures for equipment maintenance, facility improvements, and machine replacement activities while supporting preventative maintenance initiatives and long-term equipment reliability.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support operational improvements and equipment lifecycle planning using operational performance and reliability data such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure).
• Lead daily and weekly production meetings while ensuring effective communication across departments and shifts.
• Maintain clean and organized production environments through workplace organization and visual management standards.
• Ensure environmental practices and operational responsibilities are carried out in compliance with company and ISO 14001 environmental management requirements.
• Other tasks as directed by the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing environment required.
• Previous experience within robotic welding and assembly operations in an OEM or Tier I/II automotive supplier environment strongly preferred.
• Experience leading production teams within high-volume manufacturing operations required.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, problem-solving methodologies, and operational KPI management.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or other automotive quality systems preferred.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, maintenance coordination, labor planning, cost control, and manufacturing operations management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.