Operations Manager - Manufacturing Industry

Jobot; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Team-oriented work environment

Safety, quality, and continuous-improv

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Operations Manager for a leading automotive plastics and injection molding operation in Leominster, MA. This on-site, permanent role directs daily manufacturing activity and mentors supervisors to hit safety, quality, and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing, strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and the ability to make data-driven decisions while remaining hands-on with operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, plastics processing, injection molding, or similar high-volume production preferred.
• Proven success leading manufacturing teams and achieving production targets.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S and manufacturing KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions with hands-on daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations including production, scheduling, quality, maintenance coordination, and workforce planning.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness while reducing downtime and costs.
• Lead and mentor production supervisors and team members to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and production performance; take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies, EHS, quality standards, and automotive regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership to resolve production challenges.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Job description

Operations Manager - Manufacturing Industry

$100000 - $135000 per year | Leominster, MA | On-site | Permanent

Take the lead in a well-established automotive manufacturing operation where your leadership can drive production performance, develop strong teams, and shape the future of plastics and injection molding excellence.

A bit about us:

Join a respected manufacturing organization with a long-standing history of success and a strong national footprint in the automotive industry. With specialized expertise in plastics and injection molding, the company offers the stability of an established business alongside opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational performance, team development, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for a driven operations leader to help shape manufacturing success, strengthen production processes, and contribute to the company's continued growth.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with potential company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Stable employment with an established organization and national presence.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, quality, maintenance coordination, and workforce planning.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness while minimizing downtime, scrap, and operational costs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor production supervisors, team leaders, and manufacturing personnel to foster accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and production performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental health and safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable automotive manufacturing regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and senior leadership to resolve production challenges and support business objectives.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, root cause analysis, and other continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Support production planning, labor allocation, capacity management, and resource utilization to meet customer demands and delivery commitments.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline throughout the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and workflow, particularly within plastics processing and injection molding operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing operations within a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, plastics processing, injection molding, or a similar high-volume production environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading manufacturing teams, improving operational performance, and achieving production targets.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, quality systems, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Strong understanding of production planning, labor management, cost control, and process optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions while maintaining a hands‑on approach to daily operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

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