Operations Manager Job Description

Job Title: Operations Manager

Reports To: Plant Manager

Location: Bowling Green, OH

Position Summary

The Operations Manager leads all manufacturing related activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring operational excellence, quality compliance, and continuous improvement. This role drives Lean Manufacturing principles, advanced problem-solving, and embodies values Ownership Mindset, Integrity in Action, Communication, One Team, Continual Learning, Acting with Urgency, and Passion for Excellence, to deliver Organizational Excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).
• Minimize product change overtime through Planning and scheduling.
• Plan, organize, and manage Operation schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Identify waste and inefficiencies in processes and implement cost-saving measures.
• Implement Kaizen Events and conduct LPAs.
• Drive measurable improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations across all shifts.
• Foster a culture of Continual Learning & Improvement across all operational areas.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations across all shifts.
• Ensure smooth shift-to-shift communication and standardized work practices.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rate, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs and ensure spare parts availability.
• Apply TPM principles to maximize uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Apply DFM and DOE principles to improve processes and validate changes.
• Collaborate with overseas R&D for NPI and engineering changes.
• Oversee material movement from receiving to shipping and maintain accurate inventory.
• Maintain inventory between process to process and FGI safety stock.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
• Collaborate with Quality team to implement corrective actions and conduct audits.
• Lead 8D problem-solving for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Consolidate operational reports and present performance metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, DFM, DOE, NPI, and 8D problem-solving.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours to support 24/7 operations.

Core Competencies & Manufacturing Skills

• Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Quality Systems & Audits (ISO 9001:2015)
• Regulatory Compliance (EPA, OSHA, NFPA)
• DFM, DOE, NPI
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes (CNC, assembly, automation)
• Process Engineering & PFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why)
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Control (Direct & Spare Parts)
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Team Leadership & Development