Operations Manager - Tarboro, NC

Air Distribution Limited; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Systems Components Tarboro, NC seeks an Operations Manager to lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Operations Manager will oversee production teams, coordinate with support departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

You will oversee production teams, align with engineering, quality, and supply chain, drive Lean initiatives, manage capital projects, and champion employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-shift teams in a plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant operations to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Allocate resources (manpower, equipment, materials) to optimize output and efficiency.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery through Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Develop and execute strategic operating plans, including capital projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on goals.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion employee development, engagement, and training initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication across all departments and shifts.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Job description

ASC Tarboro
3301 N Main St
Tarboro, NC 27886, USA

• Pay or shift range: $95,000 USD to $125,000 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Operations Manager – Air Systems Components (Tarboro, NC)

This roleis responsible forleading all day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and costobjectivesare met. The Operations Manager will oversee production teams, coordinate with support departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead and manage all plant operations to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Allocate resources (manpower, equipment, materials) tooptimizeoutput and efficiency.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery through Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Develop and execute strategic operating plans, including capital projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on goals.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion employee development, engagement, and training initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication across all departments and shifts.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve productivity.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-shift teams in a plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite; experience with MRP systems preferred.

Preferred

• Formal training in problem-solving and operational analysis.
• Experience leading large capital projects from concept to completion.
• Familiarity with safety programs and regulatory compliance standards.

The work environment includes exposure to a manufacturing setting with moderate noise levels. The role requires frequent standing, walking, and occasionallifting upto 25 pounds. Reasonableaccommodationmay beprovidedfor individuals with disabilities.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

Ability to analyze operational data and implement effective solutions.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Proven leadership experience managing multi-shift teams in a plant environment.

5 years:

Progressive experience in manufacturing operations.

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