Operations Manager - Stone / Marble Fabrication

Cogent Analytics; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus KPI

Medical Insurance

PTO / Holidays

401k with matching

Life Insurance / AD&D

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing site in the St. Louis area. You will drive day-to-day operations, implement policies with the GM team, and optimize inventory, equipment utilization, and quality controls.

Responsibilities include training staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety standards while delivering high-quality countertops, vanities, and shower bases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience with direct reports.
• Technical background in natural stone and quartz fabrication.
• Experience with blueprints, sketches, models, or project descriptions.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication production management and safety regulations.
• Fluent English and ability to read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and drive efficiency and growth.
• Set and implement policies with the GM and management team.
• Develop and enforce product handling, inventory, and shipping systems.
• Maintain safe, healthy work environment and regulatory compliance.
• Train and cross-train staff; monitor metrics and labor utilization.
• Oversee quality inspections and resolve on-site issues with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting concepts

Communication

Quality standards

Manufacturing operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

CNC Saw & Routers

Hand power saw

Grinders

Polishers

MS Office

AutoCAD

AlphaCAM

Job description

Our client is a trusted and established manufacturer of custom cultured marble fixtures, serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1978. Known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, the company offers a wide range of products, including countertops, vanities, and shower bases, all fabricated in-house from high-quality materials. With a focus on innovation and design, our client is looking to hire an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive efficiency and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees.
• Work closely with GM and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements.
• Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Meet or exceed operations labor budget expectations
• Perform analysis of inventory and ensure we are utilizing our inventory effectively, purchasing the right equipment, maintaining solid inventory data, and reducing sub-contractors' expenses.
• Serve as a primary point of contact when there is customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site.
• Safeguards all company property against theft or damage including but not limited to computers, electronic equipment, phones, gas cards, trucks, and tools.
• Track employees’ skills set and levels and ensure proper training and cross-training of employees to achieve maximum productivity and labor utilization.
• Conduct quality inspections on completed work
• Assist with various other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Technical background working with natural stone and quartz fabrication.
• Experience and familiarity with blueprints, sketches, models, or project descriptions.
• A minimum of 3 years of management experience with a minimum of 5 direct reports.
• Knowledge of fabrication production management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgetingconcepts.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Experience with CNC Saw & Routers and hand power saw, grinders and polishers
• Proficient in MS Office, Alpha Cam and Auto CAD.
• Good active learning, time management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and handle heavy material.
• Ability to speak fluent English, read, understand, and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to measurements and details
• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• May be required to work on an occasional weekend(s).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Benefits

• Bonus based on KPIs
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO / Holidays
• 401k with matching
• Life Insurance / AD&D