Production Operations Manager

Accelera; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in North Carolina is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead high-performing teams and optimize production schedules for efficiency, quality, and safety.

You will apply lean methods and data-driven insights, mentor staff, and partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement across the plant. Strong SAP, Excel, and Access skills are essential to analyze metrics and guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and staff training.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, and MS Access for data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage industrial relations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedules while ensuring strict adherence to operational and quality benchmarks.
• Utilize SAP and capacity planning models to strategically align staffing and resource allocation.
• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to streamline workflows.
• Mentor and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and professional growth.
• Analyze performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, and cost to drive data-backed decision-making.
• Lead Tiered Gemba processes and conduct regular 6S and safety audits to maintain an injury-free, compliant environment.
• Communicate operational status and project progress through regular reporting and presentations to leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

As a Production Operations Manager, you will lead high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence by optimizing production schedules and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will leverage data-driven insights and lean methodologies to enhance plant productivity, safety, and quality standards.

About the Role

As a Production Operations Manager, you will lead high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence by optimizing production schedules and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will leverage data-driven insights and lean methodologies to enhance plant productivity, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedules while ensuring strict adherence to operational and quality benchmarks.
• Utilize SAP and capacity planning models to strategically align staffing and resource allocation.
• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to streamline workflows.
• Mentor and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and professional growth.
• Analyze performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, and cost to drive data-backed decision-making.
• Lead Tiered Gemba processes and conduct regular 6S and safety audits to maintain an injury-free, compliant environment.
• Communicate operational status and project progress through regular reporting and presentations to leadership.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and staff training.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, and MS Access for data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage industrial relations effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Prior leadership experience specifically within the optical fiber cabling industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing non-unionized production teams.
• Strong background in Quality Management Systems and ISO14001 compliance.
• Ability to maintain professional composure and lead effectively during high-stress operational challenges.