Manufacturing Operations Manager
About The Position
Design Tanks in Sioux Falls, SD, is looking for a full-time Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our team! We offer a professional environment where hard work is rewarded and your success is our success. As a Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will lead and coordinate all aspects of our single-site facility's manufacturing operations. You'll drive strategic initiatives, ensure optimal performance across departments like production, engineering, and logistics, and champion cross-functional collaboration. You'll oversee all factory managers and supervisors, manage our workforce, and ensure our safety, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently met. This role is a perfect blend of high-level strategy and day-to-day leadership, where you'll be instrumental in shaping our company's future. For over 60 years, Design Tanks has led the way in custom fiberglass reinforced plastic tank solutions, serving businesses of all sizes-from small operations to Fortune 100 companies. Rooted in the Midwest, our values of quality, innovation, and integrity shape everything we do. At our core, we are a team-driven company that sees every employee as more than a number-we're a work family dedicated to each other's success. When you work with us, you're not just filling a role-you're building a future. We foster continuous learning, promote from within, and create an environment where people can grow in their careers while feeling valued and supported every step of the way.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field (possessing a master's is preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
- 3+ years in a leadership role
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex operations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency in ERP systems and production planning tools
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of our single-site facility's manufacturing operations.
- Drive strategic initiatives.
- Ensure optimal performance across departments like production, engineering, and logistics.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration.
- Oversee all factory managers and supervisors.
- Manage our workforce.
- Ensure our safety, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently met.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Monthly cash incentives
- Double-time pay possibilities
- Growth opportunities and ongoing training
- Company parties and outings
- Holiday treat week, new hire luncheons, and monthly catered meals
- Great Shots company membership
- Executive-level PTO plan
- Management bonus structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
