Manufacturing Operations Manager
Core
Lead manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and support business growth.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager (via careerplan.io/jobs/C8-009-B3-D6A-manufacturing-operations-manager-at-vishay-precision-group)
Builds
Production output, equipment reliability, and safe manufacturing environments for the metals industry
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (metals, precision manufacturing)
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, 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., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing certification, capital project management, automation implementation, unionized manufacturing experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, CNC machines, welding equipment, assembly line infrastructure
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 and operational excellence initiatives; Establish and monitor KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and OEE; Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production employees; Oversee preventive maintenance and facility infrastructure; Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams; Manage production schedules, labor planning, and inventory; Lead health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs; Support capital projects and manufacturing optimization initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities