Operation Manager

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

1d•$129,150 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations, including safety, production, material flow, quality performance, and equipment readiness. This role ensures achievement of key business metrics across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost, while maintaining a highly efficient and responsive manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree business, engineering, or related field required
5-10 years direct experience in manufacturing or operations
Prior leadership experience in a production or manufacturing operation preferred
P&L responsibility preferred
Strong leadership and team development required
Ability to manage day-to-day operations while driving longer-term improvements
Production systems and material flow knowledge
Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles knowledge
Effective communication across all levels of the organization
High level of ownership, accountability, and adaptability
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations to achieve business metrics in safety, people quality, delivery, and cost.
Set priorities and ensure alignment across production, engineering, quality, and materials to maintain production readiness.
Establish and maintain safe and clean work environment for all associates cultivating an environment of behavior-based safety.
Monitor KPIs and drive actions to close performance gaps.
Ensure consistent execution of standard work, production flow, and operational discipline.
Balance resources and adjust priorities to respond to demand changes and operational challenges.
Promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset while providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure team effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
Manage day to day production and optimize production flow, work instructions, rates, standards, etc.
Support training and development of all employees.
Execute additional responsibilities in support of overall business objectives.