Operations Manager
On-siteAbbeville, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production targets through optimal utilization of labor, materials, and equipment to meet manufacturing objectives for a $14M operation. Lead a "Zero and Beyond" safety culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental standards while supporting corporate social responsibility efforts. Manage material flow and factory constraints to maximize inventory efficiency, driving continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 6S methodologies. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to resolve root causes and improve performance. Lead and develop teams, administer company policies, and analyze KPIs to drive data-based decisions. Report to the Plant Director and oversee four direct reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7–10 years of management experience
- manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated management and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Proven experience leading projects or deploying large-scale programs, particularly in operations, safety, or quality
- Ability to drive execution and results in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (including presentations and tools such as Microsoft Teams)
Desired Qualifications
- manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience in extrusion or cable manufacturing processes (highly preferred)
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt)
- Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP experience is a plus)
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