Operations Manager

Where Operations Leadership Shapes Industry Impact

This established Midwest-based manufacturer leads the way in smart, innovative and mechanical systems that support critical sectors like agriculture, transportation, and construction. With decades of sustained growth and product innovation, it offers a dynamic platform for operational leaders ready to drive efficiency, scale, and continuous improvement.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:

• High-touch production environment with an emphasis on lean principles and safety

• Strong culture of cross-functional collaboration and practical decision-making

• Michigan-based operations with national reach and influence

• Leadership role with real runway to refine processes and elevate team performance

If you're a hands-on strategist with a passion for operational excellence and team development, this is your chance to lead where results are visible and impactful. Think agility meets integrity—at a company invested in both its people, safety, and the industries it supports.

The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of production departments ensuring high-quality production, employee performance, and on-time shipments. They oversee employee training and development and operational efficiencies, working with other leaders to meet company's short and long-term goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with leadership to communicate daily, weekly, and monthly objectives to employees to ensure alignment with company production goals.
• Organize production workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Train, oversee and coach employees, helping to resolve work-related problems and informing the manager as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by training and monitoring employees use of equipment, and scheduling regular maintenance as needed.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
• Submit reports on performance and progress for production, safety, and employee performance.
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Use the company vehicle for deliveries and pick-ups, planning the best routes based on traffic, construction, and navigation tools.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Proven experience as a production supervisor, lead or similar role.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Ability to motivate and guide others to ensure performance in accordance with clear expectations and goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and pay attention to details.
• Ability to lead and support quality, safety, and policy standards.
• Bilingual Preferred