Production Operations Manager

Accelera Staffing; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Minnesota (Fairmont area) seeks a Production Operations Manager to oversee daily floor activities, optimize workflows, and drive ambitious production targets with an emphasis on quality.

You will mentor production staff, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to sustain high performance and operational excellence across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Ability to read technical prints and use precision measuring tools.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and production optimization.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and resolve workflow challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication for operational clarity.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production operations to meet timelines and delivery schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving bottlenecks to maximize throughput.
• Champion quality assurance initiatives and ensure adherence to precision standards.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to production staff, fostering a high-performing environment.
• Implement corrective actions to address variances and maintain process integrity.
• Manage resource allocation and delegate tasks to balance workload.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Read technical prints

GMP

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

As a Production Operations Manager, you will oversee daily floor activities, drive team performance, and ensure that all output consistently exceeds quality benchmarks. You will play a critical role in optimizing workflows and fostering a culture of manufacturing excellence to meet ambitious production targets.

About the Role

As a Production Operations Manager, you will oversee daily floor activities, drive team performance, and ensure that all output consistently exceeds quality benchmarks. You will play a critical role in optimizing workflows and fostering a culture of manufacturing excellence to meet ambitious production targets.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production operations to ensure all project timelines and delivery schedules are met.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks to maximize throughput.
• Champion quality assurance initiatives, ensuring all outgoing components adhere to strict precision standards.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Implement corrective actions to address production variances and maintain process integrity.
• Manage resource allocation and delegate tasks effectively to balance workload across the team.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 5+ years of proven experience in manufacturing management and leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in reading technical prints and utilizing precision measuring tools.
• Strong background in Production Optimization and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and resolve complex workflow challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on operational clarity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies or process improvement frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing production demands and priorities.