Operations Manager, E-Coat Manufacturing | Lean & Safety

Birmingham Search Group; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Birmingham Search Group is seeking an Operations Manager for an e-coat facility in Brighton, MI. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and manage a team of supervisors and technicians.

You will optimize production schedules, implement Lean and 5S, and ensure EPA/OSHA compliance while monitoring KPIs and coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in coatings, e-coat, powder coating, or automotive finishing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee e-coat production operations including pretreatment, coating, curing, and post-processing.
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors, technicians, and staff to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Optimize schedules, throughput, and resource use while maintaining quality standards.
• Champion Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and chemical handling regulations.
• Monitor KPIs such as FTQ, OTD, scrap, uptime, and cost per unit.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to minimize downtime.
• Manage operating budgets and identify opportunities for capital improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Safety culture

Data-driven decisions

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Process control software

Job description

Birmingham Search Group is seeking an Operations Manager for an e-coat facility in Brighton, MI. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and manage a team of supervisors and technicians.

You will optimize production schedules, implement Lean and 5S, and ensure EPA/OSHA compliance while monitoring KPIs and coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.