Ops Manager: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Wabash; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee shop floor operations, drive Lean improvements, and lead a team through change with strong communication to internal sales teams and external customers. The role focuses on optimizing quality, cost, and efficiency across multiple areas of the operation.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering, and proficiency with SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Management or Engineering
• 5-8 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of quality, logistics systems and inventory management
• Strong change-management leadership abilities
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and related process improvements

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all operational activities within the assigned area or facilities
• Plans and develops systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency
• Analyzes and documents business processes and problems using Lean principles
• Supervises staff and participates in hiring and orientation
• Establishes internal goals and metrics and budgets supporting forecasts
• Coaches and develops team and communicates with internal and external customers
• Schedules and conducts department meetings and provides timely business reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Wabash is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee shop floor operations, drive Lean improvements, and lead a team through change with strong communication to internal sales teams and external customers. The role focuses on optimizing quality, cost, and efficiency across multiple areas of the operation.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering, and proficiency with SAP.