Operations Manager

MAT Holdings, Inc.; Waterloo (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401k with company match

Career development

Wellness programs

Job summary

MAT Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in Springfield, MN. You will supervise a staff of supervisors, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing operations experience, strong analytical skills, and SAP/ERP knowledge. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing operations management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ERP experience (SAP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supervisors to ensure on-time production while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement productivity improvements within budget.
• Plan and execute cross-functional strategies to achieve production objectives.
• Foster strong safety culture and effective communication across management, sales, and shipping.
• Monitor production processes and address issues to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Company Description

This position is located in Springfield, MN, on-site full time.

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in achieving production excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of supervisors to ensure the timely production of our products while adhering to safety, quality, and cost standards. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance productivity, establish key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The Operations Manager will promote a strong safety culture, monitor production processes, and proactively address challenges to meet operational goals. This position requires effective communication with upper management and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales and shipping, to ensure alignment with market demands and production schedules. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in facility operations, budgeting, and leadership within a manufacturing environment, alongside a strong understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.

Principle Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of supervisors to ensure timely production and to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and quality.
• Develop and implement methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.
• Plan and execute strategies that support production objectives through leadership of cross-functional teams
• Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training skills, and appropriate use of teams to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production, anticipate and solve problems on time, and identify opportunities for improvement to meet production goals.

  Qualifications

  Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, computer, and a high degree of managerial ability to accomplish objectives while maintaining control of operations and costs.
  • Understanding of Lean Principles and Six Sigma application and usage.
  • Demonstrated coaching skills, accurately identifying strengths and development needs in others; giving clear, motivating, and constructive feedback; and providing challenging assignments and opportunities for development.
  • Proven ability to implement and execute programs in support of corporate strategy
  • Problem solving and analysis, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives, and consequences
  • Understanding of the manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
  • Fosters Open Communication by promoting open discussion of ideas, providing others with open access to information, and listening willingly to input and concerns.
  • Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
  • Proven interpersonal skills in motivating, problem-solving, counseling, evaluating, and training team members

  Education/Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 -5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system is required.

  The posted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, including bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

  Additional Information

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.