Senior Operations Manager – Industrial Manufacturing

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee and optimize plant production in Bedford Heights, OH. The candidate will lead all production employees, enforce safety standards, and apply LEAN manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement. The ideal applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and have at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in heavy manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 plus a bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in metals/steel or heavy manufacturing.
• 3+ years of direct oversight of hourly production employees.
• Hands-on experience with LEAN Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant production operations and workforce.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Implement LEAN manufacturing and process improvements.
• Drive productivity, quality, and cost optimization.
• Develop and update SOPs for equipment and workflows.
• Manage equipment maintenance and capital investments.
• Create and implement employee training programs.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce development.

Skills

Plant operations and production management

LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement

Process reengineering and workflow optimization

Safety compliance and risk management

SOP creation and process documentation

Vendor and supplier management

Equipment maintenance and capacity planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Location: Bedford Heights, OH (Onsite – as per client policy)

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Working Hours: 8 Hours/Day | 40 Hours/Week

Experience Required: 5 – 25 Years

Compensation: USD 125,000 – 150,000 + 10% Bonus

Job Overview

The Plant Operations Manager will lead all production employees, processes, and day-to-day plant operations. This role focuses on maximizing equipment utilization, improving labor productivity, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement using LEAN manufacturing principles. The position partners closely with the Plant Manager and department leaders to ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant production operations and workforce
• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Implement LEAN manufacturing and process improvements
• Drive productivity, quality, and cost optimization
• Develop and update SOPs for equipment and workflows
• Manage equipment maintenance and capital investments
• Create and implement employee training programs
• Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce development

Skills

• Plant operations and production management
• LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Process reengineering and workflow optimization
• Safety compliance and risk management
• SOP creation and process documentation
• Vendor and supplier management
• Equipment maintenance and capacity planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in metals/steel or heavy manufacturing (mandatory)
• 3+ years of direct oversight of hourly production employees
• Hands-on experience with LEAN Manufacturing (required)
• Six Sigma or similar certification (preferred)
• Experience in fabrication or industrial production environments (strong plus)
• Prior experience managing vendors and maintenance teams