Operations Manager – Injection Molding

Software Placement Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and dental coverage

4% 401K match

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Bonuses up to 2x

10-week management training

Job summary

An established chemical supplier with a long operating history is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a small plant of about 10 employees in Omaha, NE. This hands-on leadership role oversees day-to-day operations, safety, and performance at the site.

The role reports to a regional manager and involves direct floor leadership, emphasizing safety and strong operational results with minimal travel. Competitive benefits and job stability are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have management experience with strong leadership background.
• Experience in the chemicals industry, ideally chemical distribution.
• Understanding of DOT/TCEQ regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall leader for the plant site, reporting to a regional manager.
• Work directly on the floor with operations and hourly personnel.
• Drive high safety standards and strong operational performance.
• Travel minimally as needed for the role.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

DOT/TCEQ regulations

Chemicals distribution experience

People management

Job description

Location: Omaha, NE | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

An established chemical supplier with a long operating history serving stable, essential industries is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a small plant of about 10 employees in Omaha, NE. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing day-to-day operations, safety, and performance at the site.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the overall leader for the plant site, reporting to a regional manager
• Work directly on the floor with operations and hourly personnel
• Drive high safety standards and strong operational performance
• Travel minimally as needed for the role

Required qualifications

• Previous management experience with a strong leadership background
• Experience in the chemicals industry, ideally chemical distribution
• Understanding of DOT/TCEQ regulations

Preferred qualifications

• Previous PSM (process safety management) experience is a huge plus

Compensation and benefits

• Job stability - no layoffs in 80+ years
• Free employee healthcare and dental coverage, with low premiums for other household members
• 4% 401K match
• New tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000 per year
• Bonus targets that can stretch to 2x
• 10-week management training course

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead a stable, long-standing operation with strong job security, comprehensive benefits, and structured management training, while making a direct impact on safety and performance at the site.