Operations Manager

Position Responsibilities:

· Lead the daily execution of manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time production and order fulfillment.

· Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

· Partner with the Production Scheduler to execute the production schedule while providing operational feedback related to labor availability, equipment capacity, inventory constraints, quality requirements, and manufacturing efficiencies.

· Evaluate daily production performance and adjust staffing, workflow, equipment utilization, and material movement to maximize productivity while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service objectives.

· Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, warehouse performance, equipment utilization, and on-time shipping.

· Collaborate with the Plant Engineer to coordinate maintenance activities, equipment improvements, capital projects, and process optimization while minimizing operational disruptions.

· Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs, environmental regulations, and all health and safety requirements.

· Maintain accurate operational documentation and utilize ERP and workflow management systems to support data-driven decision-making.

· Serve as the operational leader in the absence of production supervisors and provide backup support for production scheduling when required.

· Manage personnel administration for direct reports, including timesheets, PTO, attendance, and other HR-related processes.

Other Duties:

· Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business requirements, actively assuming new responsibilities as needed.

· Communicate any mechanical, quality, or production issues promptly to the Plant Engineer for timely resolution.

· Prioritize job quality by identifying areas for improvement, and actively participate in weekly meetings with senior management to discuss concerns and potential enhancements.

· Adhere to all safety protocols, promptly reporting any discrepancies, issues, or unsafe situations to the appropriate personnel.

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment, promoting workplace efficiency and safety.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or chemical/process operations.

· Demonstrated experience leading production teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

· Working knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and project/workflow management software.

· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to occasionally lift and handle items weighing over 50 lbs without assistance.

· Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and active chemical ingredients, requiring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits Package

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance

· Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

· 401k Plan