Operations Manager

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