Senior Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Lean

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Socket.dev in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations for labels and related components. You will craft operational strategy, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage procurement, and drive continuous improvements across teams.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of budgeting and reporting, and the ability to collaborate with executives and staff to align priorities with growth goals.

Qualifications

• Strategic and tactical thinking to set operations direction.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving improvements.
• Ability to collaborate with executives and staff across functions.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Formulate operational strategy to meet growth initiatives.
• Improve site operations performance and profitability.
• Ensure regulatory and company compliance.
• Direct scheduling, procurement, and supply chain activities.
• Lead safety and 5S, and maintain product quality and customer service.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Budgeting & financial acumen

Leadership & team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Socket.dev in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations for labels and related components. You will craft operational strategy, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage procurement, and drive continuous improvements across teams.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of budgeting and reporting, and the ability to collaborate with executives and staff to align priorities with growth goals.