Production Operations Manager

Production Operations Manager

An established and leading Materials Manufacturing Firm are looking for a Production Operations Manager.

They're seeking a hands-on Production & Operations Manager to help transform and scale a highly technical manufacturing operation as they expand toward a 24-hour, 5-day production model.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts.
• Develop and coach production supervisors and manufacturing teams.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Improve throughput, on-time delivery, and labor productivity.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to translate customer demand into successful execution.
• Establish scalable operating systems, standard work, and performance management processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on SQDIP objectives.
• Help design and implement the leadership structure required for a growing 24/5 operation.

What Success Looks Like:

• Build a stable and effective multi-shift manufacturing organization.
• Develop strong frontline supervisors and future leaders.
• Improve schedule attainment and on-time delivery performance.
• Increase throughput and operational efficiency.
• Create visibility through metrics, accountability, and daily management systems.
• Leave the operation stronger, more capable, and better prepared for continued growth.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, material flow, workforce development, and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations is preferred.

The Right Person Is:

• A builder, not a maintainer.

• Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and growth.

• Equally focused on people, process, and performance.

• Driven by results and accountability.

• Passionate about developing teams and future leaders.

• Excited by the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on an organization.

• JOB ID: 183443