Senior Operations Manager

CiresiMorek; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek seeks a Plant Manager to lead a large-scale production operation within a complex heavy industrial environment in Indiana. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and workforce effectiveness to drive operational excellence and financial performance.

The role requires a strong background in heavy manufacturing, Lean initiatives, and a proven track record of continuous improvement in a unionized setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead division operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
• Drive production performance, throughput, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and alignment with production goals.
• Own financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and execution of operating plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial operations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in metals, steel, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Background in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead a large-scale production operation within a complex, heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for overall performance across production, maintenance, quality, safety, and workforce effectiveness. The Plant Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership to deliver operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and achieve financial and performance objectives in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead division operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
• Drive production performance, throughput, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and alignment with production goals.
• Own financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and execution of operating plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.