Operations Specialist

Staffmark; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) Plan

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking an Operations Specialist in Blytheville, AR to lead daily production activities, assign tasks, and keep the shift moving with a focus on safety and quality. You will collaborate across maintenance, quality, and leadership teams while coaching employees and maintaining clear production records.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to changing production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and assign work to the team.
• Coordinate staffing and monitor workflow to maintain shift efficiency.
• Maintain production records and shift reports; track goals and performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other teams to resolve issues.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Scheduling

Team building

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / leadership training

Tools

Production tracking software

Job description

Now hiring for a Operations Specialist – Direct Hire
Location: Blytheville, AR

Lead a Crew. Earn Respect. Stack the Paychecks.

Looking for Operations Specialist jobs in Blytheville where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift.

Job Duties

• Support the Operations Manager with daily operations and provide backup coverage.
• Help build the business and keep operations running smoothly.
• Create and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Visit customers at job sites and build strong working relationships.
• Stay connected with the team through daily communication, including group texts.
• Travel as needed to support customers and business needs.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or related industrial environment.
• Experience leading employees, coordinating production activities, or providing day-to-day direction to a production team.
• Knowledge of production processes, workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity expectations.
• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use basic computer systems, production tracking software, reports, and operational documentation.
• Ability to lead by example, hold team members accountable, and respond effectively to changing production priorities.
• Management and leadership experience required.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and support both team and business needs.
• Respectful, approachable, and team-focused leadership style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
• Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Operations Specialist.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving.
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams.

The crew speaks loudest: 4 out of 5 would bring their friends to work with us. That's trust you can build on.

What You Will Do

As a Operations Specialist you will lead daily production operations, assign work, coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, coach employees, and keep the shift moving without cutting corners on safety or quality. You will track production goals and performance, lead pre-shift meetings, troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams, maintain production records and shift reports, support employee training, and create a respectful workplace built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Operations Specialist keeps the production floor moving by giving employees clear direction and making sure the people, materials, equipment, and priorities of the shift stay aligned. It is a hands-on leadership role for people who understand how manufacturing actually works.

A successful Operations Specialist knows when to coach, when to troubleshoot, when to adjust staffing, and when to bring in maintenance, quality, or other support teams. Strong supervisors respect the process while recognizing that real production environments require quick decisions and practical problem-solving.

This career offers experienced manufacturing professionals the opportunity to turn floor knowledge into meaningful leadership.