Operations Lead

Surge Staffing•Shawnee, KS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

A high-impact Operations Leader is needed to scale and standardize a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network. This role will drive operational excellence, improve consistency and velocity, and ensure customer-focused execution across plastics/rubber manufacturing and related operations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading complex operations, implementing Lean/Kaizen methodologies, integrating acquisitions, and building high-performance, accountable teams across multiple locations.

Requirements

Strong experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations
Background in plastics, rubber molding, or similar manufacturing environments
Proven success in production planning, warehousing, and distribution
Experience with MRP systems (e.g., JobBOSS or similar)
Six Sigma Black Belt required
Strong Lean/Kaizen and continuous improvement expertise
Experience integrating acquisitions preferred
Strong leadership, analytical, and change management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating acquisitions preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics to ensure safe, efficient, on-time production
Develop and execute operational strategy aligned with growth and acquisition goals
Lead integration of acquired facilities, standardizing systems and processes
Drive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
Optimize cost, throughput, labor utilization, and production flow
Establish KPI-driven performance management across operations
Build and lead high-performing teams and scalable processes
Partner with cross-functional leadership across supply chain, engineering, and sales
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Identify automation and process improvement opportunities