Senior Operations Leader: Lean, Quality & Delivery

Apogee Architectural Metals; Reed City (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Wellness Program

Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals in the United States seeks a seasoned Manager, Operations II to lead a large manufacturing operation. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement, while building capable leaders and a culture of ownership across shifts and teams.

You will champion Total Quality Management, daily management, and structured problem solving, partnering with supply chain, engineering, quality, and EHS to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering required; strong operations leadership experience required.
• MBA and advanced operations/Lean credentials preferred for multi-site scope.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience, including responsibility for a large or complex operation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing supervisors and other operational leaders.
• Accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, labor, productivity, and overall operational performance.
• Experience with workforce and capacity planning, budgeting, and capital prioritization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering across production, supply chain, engineering, quality, EHS, HR, and Finance.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance customer demand, capacity, labor, quality, cost, and long-term operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure timely and cost-effective production.
• Monitor production schedules, inventory levels, and workflow to meet customer demand.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline employees.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain quality control systems and procedures.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

MBA and Lean credentials preferred

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals in the United States seeks a seasoned Manager, Operations II to lead a large manufacturing operation. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement, while building capable leaders and a culture of ownership across shifts and teams.

You will champion Total Quality Management, daily management, and structured problem solving, partnering with supply chain, engineering, quality, and EHS to meet customer commitments.