Operations Manager

TOLEDO TOOL & DIEToledo, OH
$125,000 - $135,000Onsite

About The Position

Toledo Tool & Die is adding an Operations Manager to their team to support continued growth. This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. They offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment. The hours are typically a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, but this role supports a 24/7 operation, and occasional weekend coverage may be required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing environment required.
  • Previous experience within robotic welding and assembly operations in an OEM or Tier I/II automotive supplier environment strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading production teams within high-volume manufacturing operations required.
  • Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, problem-solving methodologies, and operational KPI management.
  • Working knowledge of automotive quality systems including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or other automotive quality systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, maintenance coordination, labor planning, cost control, and manufacturing operations management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

  • Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
  • Experience working within ERP/MES systems such as Plex, SAP, QAD, Oracle, or similar systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Drive a “Floor-First” culture by maintaining a strong presence on the production floor through daily Gemba walks, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and production performance across high-mix manufacturing operations.
  • Direct welding and assembly operations to ensure quality products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer delivery requirements.
  • Lead, develop, and support Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and production personnel while fostering a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
  • Review production schedules and operational demands to make decisions regarding staffing requirements, labor allocation, machine utilization, work procedures, and operational priorities while considering budgetary limitations and customer requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain production tracking systems and operational KPIs including OEE, First Time Through (FTT), scrap %, downtime, labor efficiency, productivity, and delivery performance to identify operational trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to identify issues related to machine inefficiency, downtime, quality concerns, training deficiencies, waste reduction, and cost improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to quickly resolve production concerns, minimize downtime, and support customer shipping schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles, visual management systems, Andon boards, 5S, standardized work, root-cause analysis, and waste reduction strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures, standardized work instructions, operational procedures, IATF 16949 requirements, ISO standards, and company policies.
  • Champion a strong safety culture and maintain the authority to stop production if unsafe conditions or poor-quality conditions exist.
  • Hire, train, evaluate, coach, and counsel hourly and salaried team members in accordance with positive employee relations practices while supporting workforce development and retention initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain training matrices and cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility and operational readiness.
  • Support new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program requirements by coordinating operational readiness and manufacturing support activities.
  • Coordinate or recommend procedures for equipment maintenance, facility improvements, and machine replacement activities while supporting preventative maintenance initiatives and long-term equipment reliability.
  • Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support operational improvements and equipment lifecycle planning using operational performance and reliability data such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure).
  • Lead daily and weekly production meetings while ensuring effective communication across departments and shifts.
  • Maintain clean and organized production environments through workplace organization and visual management standards.
  • Ensure environmental practices and operational responsibilities are carried out in compliance with company and ISO 14001 environmental management requirements.
  • Other tasks as directed by the Plant Manager.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Weekly pay
  • PTO
  • 9 Paid holidays
  • Full Benefits
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