Site Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & High-Impact Growth

Morgan Advanced Materials; Elkhart (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials seeks an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing site, driving safety, quality, output and cost performance. You’ll sit under the Regional Site Manager as the site’s operational backbone, building strong teams and shaping daily practices.

You will run day-to-day operations across EHS, Quality, Supply Chain and Production, balance demand with standards, coach the management team, and ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements while embedding

Qualifications

• Solid experience leading in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• At least 3 years managing teams and 5+ years in manufacturing overall.
• Track record of improving operations.
• Strong safety, quality, and operational standards knowledge.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Confident communicator from shop floor to senior leadership.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with data, reports, and performance metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Run site operations across safety, quality, supply chain, and production.
• Drive efficiency and output across manufacturing processes.
• Manage budgets and keep spend within limits.
• Plan and adjust production schedules to changing demand.
• Lead, hire, and develop your management team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and internal policies.
• Roll out Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor performance metrics and take corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align operations with business objectives.
• Lead employee engagement, performance, and development.
• Support ISO management reviews and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team management

Safety & quality focus

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Morgan Advanced Materials seeks an Operations Manager to lead a manufacturing site, driving safety, quality, output and cost performance. You’ll sit under the Regional Site Manager as the site’s operational backbone, building strong teams and shaping daily practices.

You will run day-to-day operations across EHS, Quality, Supply Chain and Production, balance demand with standards, coach the management team, and ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements while embedding