Operations Manager

About This Role

The Operations Manager will lead and coordinate site operations, including machining, assembly, repair and rebuild, logistics, production planning, and project management while ensuring effective oversight of the physical facility, equipment, and infrastructure. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity, driving continuous improvement, and aligning with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Lead and manage personnel within core operations functions (machine shop, assembly, repair and rebuild, logistics, production planning, and project management)
• Provide overall oversight of manufacturing, service, warehouse, and logistics operations
• Provide site-level oversight of facility operations, including buildings, utilities, equipment assets, and infrastructure
• Establish operational targets, priorities, and execution plans aligned with regional and North American strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Develop, implement, and enforce operational standards for efficiency, asset utilization, and workplace organization
• Oversee inventory control, material flow, warehouse operations, and logistics performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with non-operations departments to align execution, resolve issues, and support business objectives
• Prepare and present operational reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to support management decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or operations environments
• Experience leading or coordinating operational teams within production, shop, warehouse, or service settings
• Working knowledge of safety practices, operational workflows, and performance metrics
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across operational and non-operational teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or operations environments. Experience leading or coordinating operational teams within production, shop, warehouse, or service settings.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field
• Experience overseeing multiple operational functions (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, planning, or project execution)
• Exposure to continuous improvement, Lean, or operational optimization methodologies
• Experience working with ERP or inventory/production management systems
• Familiarity with facility operations, equipment assets, or site infrastructure oversight

Skills

* Required skills