Operations Manager

Zohorecruit; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with match

Medical benefits

Direct leadership access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The 360 Recruiting Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Waterbury, CT facility. You will oversee daily operations, including production planning, quality, and inventory, reporting to the President.

This high-impact role requires leadership, 5+ years in operations, and a drive to improve efficiency. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) with company match and medical coverage, plus direct access to company leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years Operations/Production Management experience in a small job shop setting.
• Proficiency in MS Word & Excel; familiarity with ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Production planning and scheduling.
• Creation and monitoring of KPIs for production metrics.
• Training and development of supervisory staff and operators.
• Maintaining safety and compliance.
• Maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Oversight of Quality function and development of the Quality Supervisor.
• Inventory control.
• Continuous improvement, problem solving, and problem analysis.
• Resolution of escalated employee and customer issues.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

ISO 9001 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Waterbury, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

About 360 Recruiting Group: We are the trusted partner to many small-mid-sized businesses throughout New England. As a dedicated partner, we work as an extension of their organization, offering full-service recruiting to hire for direct and permanent positions with our clients. Please view the specific job descriptions to learn more about the companies with which we partner.

Job Description

Our client is a successful and stable manufacturing company located in greater Waterbury with a need for an experienced Operations Manager to help run our busy operation. This is a high-impact leadership position reporting directly to the President of the company, with continued opportunity for growth.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary $120,000 - $150,000/year depending on experience
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Medical benefits
  
• Direct access to company leadership with the ability to influence operations
  
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, stable manufacturing company
  
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement
  

The Position:

Reporting to the President, the Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the facility to ensure efficient and effective operations, with oversight of production, quality, and inventory functions.

Job duties include:

• Production planning and scheduling
  
• Creation of KPIs; monitoring and improvement of production metrics (on time delivery, lead time, waste, and efficiency)
  
• Training and development of supervisory staff and operators
  
• Maintaining safety and compliance
  
• Maintaining machinery and equipment
  
• Oversight of the quality function, working through and developing the Quality Supervisor
  
• Inventory control
  
• Continuous improvement, problem solving, and problem analysis
  
• Resolution of escalated employee and customer issues
  
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment and resources
  

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  
• 5+ years Operations/Production Management experience in a small job shop environment.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
  
• Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritize tasks
  
• Basic familiarity with ISO 9001 compliance
  

If you’re a hard-working, team-oriented, and reliable individual who would like to join a small yet stable company, we want to hear from you!