Manufacturing Operations Manager
Core
Lead manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and support business growth.
Role type
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Builds
Production output, equipment reliability, and safe manufacturing environments (via careerplan.io/jobs/C8-009-B3-D6A-manufacturing-operations-manager)
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (metals, precision manufacturing)
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence, CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, assembly, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, ERP/MRP systems, production planning, scheduling, inventory management, budget management, P&L accountability
Preferred skills
P.Eng., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, capital project management, automation implementation, unionized manufacturing experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets; Manage production, maintenance, facilities, quality, and planning activities; Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives; Establish and monitor KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and OEE; Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production employees; Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and facility infrastructure; Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams to improve operational performance; Manage production schedules, labor planning, inventory, and resource utilization; Lead health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs; Support capital projects, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization initiatives; Manage operational budgets, cost reduction programs, and business performance objectives.