Senior Operations Leader – 24/7 Lean Manufacturing

Hire Consulting Services

Freehold (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking an Operations Manager for a fast-paced manufacturing site near Freehold, NJ. This role drives Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, oversees 24/7 operations and champions a safety-first culture while coaching a multi-shift team.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree, 7+ years of plant leadership experience and strong collaboration across maintenance, engineering, quality and planning. Local candidates preferred; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in a technical field.
Minimum seven years of operations/manufacturing management experience.
Experience in FDA-regulated environments preferred.
Ability to lead large teams (100+ total reports) and manage 24/7 operations.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Directs 24/7 manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, throughput and cost targets.
Designs and deploys continuous improvement strategies using Lean and Six Sigma.
Leads coaching, hiring, onboarding and succession planning across manufacturing roles.
Collaborates with maintenance, engineering, quality, planning and logistics on site objectives.
Manages budgets, labor planning and operating expenses; advises on capital investments.