Operations Manager

Role Overview

• Manage site operations in a safe, environmentally compliant, and effective manner
• Implement plant safety and security inspections, audits, and training to meet OSHA and regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper staffing levels and develop team members to meet key safety, financial, and operational goals
• Oversee staffing and development of production supervisors and staff including labor relations
• Use operational metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and maximize efficiency and profitability
• Communicate proactively with division leadership regarding site performance and operational risks
• Adhere to the annual operating budget
• Foster an environment centered on Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Best Management Practices
• Ensure standardized work practices including job safety analyses, lock out/tag out, daily housekeeping checklists, product quality checks, and fire/safety procedures; lead supervisors responsible for daily operations
• Ensure timely maintenance work orders; partner with Regional Grade Manager to ensure accurate build specifications; provide operational support Monday–Friday and on-call as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years manufacturing leadership
• Proven history of strong safety performance (low TRIR and LTIR)
• Experience managing a plant or process operation preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for production tracking and reporting
• Strong understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations
• Financial acumen ability
• Comfort working on the plant floor
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Working knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements