Operations Manager: Early‑Career Engineer with Full Ownership

Greystone of Lincoln; Toano (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Mentorship & onboarding

Job summary

Greystone of Virginia in Toano, VA is seeking an entry‑level Operations Manager who will own a dedicated production line from day one. You will lead production, scheduling, quality, and customer communication with a focus on speed, cost, and quality.

The role offers visibility to plant leadership, opportunities for progression, and a path to senior operations roles within a high‑volume finishing facility serving automotive, defense, firearms, and medical customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemical/ mechanical/ industrial engineering or closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; apply engineering principles in a regulated, high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; engage with operators and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, quality-driven setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR requirements; flexibility for off-shift support.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day production on an assigned line to meet output, quality, and delivery goals.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules with cross-functional coordination.
• Monitor line performance metrics and report to Plant Manager daily.
• Lead structured troubleshooting on process, chemistry, and equipment issues.
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Manage line-level labor, overtime, tooling, and consumables to budgets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Job description

Greystone of Virginia in Toano, VA is seeking an entry‑level Operations Manager who will own a dedicated production line from day one. You will lead production, scheduling, quality, and customer communication with a focus on speed, cost, and quality.

The role offers visibility to plant leadership, opportunities for progression, and a path to senior operations roles within a high‑volume finishing facility serving automotive, defense, firearms, and medical customers.