Operations Manager - Paducah, KY
About The Position
Worthington Enterprises is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead its Paducah, Kentucky manufacturing facility. As the senior leader on site, the Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance of a 24/5 manufacturing operation, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, customer service, employee engagement, and financial performance. The role provides leadership across production, maintenance, engineering, quality, scheduling, inventory, human resources, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate is a visible, hands-on leader who develops people, builds strong teams, drives operational excellence, and fosters a culture aligned with the Worthington Philosophy.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Previous experience leading plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success developing leaders, building engaged teams, and creating organizational capability.
- Demonstrated ability to manage operating budgets, capital investments, and overall plant financial performance.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make sound business decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing a 24/5 manufacturing or continuous production operation.
- Oracle experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of a 24/5 manufacturing operation to safely deliver high-quality products on time and cost-effectively.
- Improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
- Meet customer expectations through effective production planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Maintain accurate inventory and optimize operational processes.
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing leadership team and engaged workforce.
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and employees, and create opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Develop bench strength and succession plans across all shifts.
- Foster accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.
- Partner with Human Resources on hiring, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Champion workplace safety and ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive quality improvements and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction.
- Manage plant operating costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets, capital expenditure projects, and financial plans.
- Analyze plant financial performance and use business metrics to inform operational decisions.
- Lead the facility in achieving operational and financial goals while supporting overall business objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
