Operations Manager

360 Recruiting Group; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Direct access to leadership with the C

Growth/ advancement opportunities

Job summary

360 Recruiting Group, a trusted partner to New England manufacturers, seeks an Operations Manager to lead daily operations in Waterbury. This high-impact role reports to the President and offers growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include production planning, KPI development, safety, and continuous improvement, with a path for professional advancement and direct access to company leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years Operations/Production Management experience in a small job shop.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Basic familiarity with ISO 9001 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring efficient and effective production, quality, and inventory management.
• Plan production and scheduling to meet demand and optimize resources.
• Create and monitor KPIs; drive improvements in on-time delivery, lead times, waste, and efficiency.
• Train and develop supervisory staff and operators; enforce safety and compliance.
• Maintain machinery and equipment; oversee the Quality function with the Quality Supervisor.
• Control inventory and manage continuous improvement initiatives; resolve escalated issues.
• Foster a safe, clean, and productive work environment by training staff on equipment use.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Waterbury, United States | Posted on 07/30/2026

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