Operations Manager, Manufacturing: KPI Bonus & Benefits

Cogent Analytics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on KPIs

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO / Holidays

401k with matching

Life Insurance / AD&D

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a manufacturing client in the St. Louis area. The role leads day-to-day operations, develops systems for product handling, inventory, and shipping, and drives efficiency and growth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of management experience, a solid technical background in stone/quartz fabrication, and strong skills in MS Office, AutoCAD, and related tools. On-site position with safety and quality responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Technical background in fabrication environments and stone/quartz is a plus.
• Experience with blueprints, sketches, models, or project descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train staff; schedule, coach, and discipline as needed.
• Collaborate with GM to implement policies and procedures.
• Develop and enforce receiving, storage, inventory, and shipping processes.
• Maintain safety standards and legal compliance on site.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics and labor budgets.

Skills

Active learning

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Alpha Cam

Auto CAD

CNC Saw & Routers

Hand power saws/grinders/polishers

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a manufacturing client in the St. Louis area. The role leads day-to-day operations, develops systems for product handling, inventory, and shipping, and drives efficiency and growth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of management experience, a solid technical background in stone/quartz fabrication, and strong skills in MS Office, AutoCAD, and related tools. On-site position with safety and quality responsibilities.