Operations Manager

JMJ Phillip Group; Upper Allen Township (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing and maintenance, driving safety, efficiency, and cost reductions in Peachtree City, GA.

You will direct daily production, manage budgets, lead teams, and implement Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma principles across facilities; monitor KPIs like productivity and on-time delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6–8 years of leadership experience required; strong communication and strategic planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• 6–8 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Experience as frontline shop supervisor with exposure to multiple manufacturing support functions.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, SPC, 5S, and Lean principles.
• Experience in production planning, maintenance management, budgeting, and performance improvement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing and production activities to meet customer delivery schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Oversee production lines, equipment, maintenance operations, facilities, and resource allocation.
• Adjust labor, equipment capacity, and production schedules in response to changing demand and operational requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including productivity, equipment reliability, on-time shipments, and product quality.
• Manage maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S principles.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operating practices to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Support the implementation of new manufacturing methods, technologies, and process improvements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, operating plans, and monthly forecasts.
• Contribute to capital expenditure planning, equipment investments, and long-term operational strategies.
• Evaluate production capacity, inventory requirements, staffing, and resource utilization to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with plant leadership on financial and operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety, housekeeping, and organized production areas.
• Monitor quality performance and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and improve consistency.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work procedures and process controls.
• Lead and develop manufacturing managers, supervisors, and production personnel.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, positive labor relations, and effective communication.
• Provide regular operational updates to plant leadership regarding safety, quality, production schedules, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support customer satisfaction and organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing management

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Budgeting

Production planning

TPM

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing and maintenance functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role is responsible for optimizing operational performance, improving product quality, managing resources and budgets, and leading teams to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and continuous improvement.

Position Responsibilities

Manufacturing and Production Management

• Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing and production activities to meet customer delivery schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Oversee production lines, equipment, maintenance operations, facilities, and resource allocation.
• Adjust labor, equipment capacity, and production schedules in response to changing demand and operational requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including productivity, equipment reliability, on-time shipments, and product quality.

Maintenance and Operational Excellence

• Manage maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and 5S principles.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operating practices to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Support the implementation of new manufacturing methods, technologies, and process improvements.

Budgeting and Strategic Planning

• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, operating plans, and monthly forecasts.
• Contribute to capital expenditure planning, equipment investments, and long-term operational strategies.
• Evaluate production capacity, inventory requirements, staffing, and resource utilization to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with plant leadership on financial and operational decisions.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety, housekeeping, and organized production areas.
• Monitor quality performance and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and improve consistency.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work procedures and process controls.

Team Leadership and Communication

• Lead and develop manufacturing managers, supervisors, and production personnel.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, positive labor relations, and effective communication.
• Provide regular operational updates to plant leadership regarding safety, quality, production schedules, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support customer satisfaction and organizational goals.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Six to eight years of manufacturing experience in a management capacity.
• Previous experience as a frontline shop supervisor, with exposure to at least two manufacturing support functions, such as production control or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product structures, quality standards, and modern manufacturing technologies.
• Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, standardized work, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in production planning, maintenance management, budgeting, and performance improvement.
• Strong leadership, employee relations, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)

• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Training or Certification
• Certified Manufacturing Manager (CMM)
• Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Occupational Health and Safety Training
• Relevant quality management or process improvement certifications

What the Role Offers

• Annual salary of $120,000–$150,000.
• Opportunities to lead manufacturing operations and drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Professional growth through operational leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The opportunity to develop manufacturing teams and contribute to long‑term business performance.

Why Peachtree City?

Peachtree City, Georgia, offers access to a strong manufacturing and industrial environment, supported by regional transportation networks and a skilled workforce. Its proximity to the greater Atlanta business market provides connections to suppliers, distribution networks, and other manufacturing operations. For an Operations Manager, the area offers opportunities to lead production teams, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support the delivery of high‑quality building and industrial products.