Operations Manager

Oerlikon; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Employee assistance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon in Wixom, MI is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily production, logistics, and support functions. You will align operations with corporate standards, drive efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

As a hands-on leader, you will manage cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and collaborate with the Plant Manager to execute strategic initiatives and improve KPIs. Strong coaching, data analysis, and communications are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Engineering, or Business (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years managing teams in manufacturing or production.
• Experience in managing production cycles and on-time delivery.
• Proficient in developing, tracking, and acting on KPIs.
• Strong engineering foundation with interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication; able to present effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations across production, logistics, and maintenance.
• Support strategic initiatives, manage KPIs, and drive operational excellence.
• Monitor production workflows, resource utilization, and shift planning.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO, OSHA, EPA).
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to ensure order accuracy and satisfaction.
• Supervise frontline supervisors and team leads; foster accountability and teamwork.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Assist in implementing Lean initiatives and corporate directives.
• Manage vendor relationships, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Lead or support audits and corrective action implementations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Manager (105236)

We are looking for a Operations Manager for our Wixom, MI facility. TheOperations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily execution of production, logistics, and operational support functions within the Center. This role ensures that all operational activities are aligned with corporate standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. The Operations Manager plays a critical role in driving efficiency, maintaining quality, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and safety. This position requires a hands‑on leader with strong organizational and analytical skills, capable of managing cross‑functional teams, optimizing workflows, and supporting strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Plant Manager and other key stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily operations across production, logistics, and maintenance to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Support the Plant Manager are Area Operations & Customer Retention Manager in executing strategic initiatives, managing KPIs, and driving operational excellence.
• Monitor and improve production workflows, resource utilization, and shift planning to meet customer demands and optimize throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards, including ISO, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and develop frontline supervisors and team leads, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Support the implementation of corporate directives, Lean initiatives, and best practices across the Center.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships, inventory control, and procurement processes to support uninterrupted operations.
• Lead or support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings and implementation of corrective actions.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years managing teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing production cycles and ensuring on-time product delivery in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in developing, tracking, and acting on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Strong engineering foundation with excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and compelling presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Energetic, goal-driven, and results-oriented, with a high level of initiative and a strong sense of accountability.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees developmentopportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services.

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.