Operations Manager - Production & Lean Excellence

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance and Additional LT

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA seeks an experienced Manager Operations to lead mid-tier manufacturing operations, bridging Production Supervisors and the Director of Operations.

You will drive daily performance, ensure plan execution, promote standardized processes, and support strategic factory initiatives across multiple production zones. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years in production or operations, with leadership of teams and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 3–7 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience leading teams or supervising production staff.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, build plans, labor planning and quality expectations.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functionally in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Production Supervisors across assigned production areas.
• Ensure daily production plans, staffing, and workflow execution meet operational requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to remove systemic barriers to production success.
• Champion process consistency, standard work, and Lean/continuous improvement practices.
• Identify risks related to material readiness, labor gaps, equipment downtime, and workflow constraints.
• Implement and sustain visual management tools and tiered accountability systems.
• Directly supervise Production Supervisors or designated hourly staff; provide coaching and development.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for production areas.
• Responsible for performance reviews and check-in conversations; provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Lean/continuous improvement

Cross-functional coordination

Union shop experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA seeks an experienced Manager Operations to lead mid-tier manufacturing operations, bridging Production Supervisors and the Director of Operations.

You will drive daily performance, ensure plan execution, promote standardized processes, and support strategic factory initiatives across multiple production zones. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years in production or operations, with leadership of teams and cross-functional coordination.