Operations Manager

Standex•Fairfield, OH

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is a technical leader responsible for overseeing the Ohio site and ensuring effective and efficient use of its facilities and staff. The role establishes and monitors manufacturing processes to achieve product-quality and financial goals, supports new product introduction, and drives improvements in throughput, efficiency, and materials costs. The manager leads staffing and employee development, removes barriers to cost and scheduling performance, and promotes a positive workplace focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. The role advances lean transformation plans and their sustained implementation, establishes objectives aligned with company goals, evaluates risks and mitigation options, and serves as a change agent while taking account of the organization’s history.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
Experience managing a P&L in a high-growth segment.
8–10 years of manufacturing-industry experience, with strong exposure to lean management, documentation, and Kaizen activities.
3 years of manager experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setup or high-speed manufacturing.
3 years of experience in new product launches and/or phased-gate processes.
Strong background in lean manufacturing and Kaizen philosophy.
Positive, proactive, and systematic approach to problem solving.
Professional credibility and ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a team under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with analytical methods and process-focused work.
Results orientation, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Establish and monitor manufacturing processes to achieve product-quality and financial goals.
Oversee and participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of manufacturing staff.
Reduce or eliminate barriers to improve cost and scheduling performance, with an emphasis on top-line growth and bottom-line execution.
Build effective relationships with managers, directors, and direct labor to achieve shared goals.
Promote a positive working environment focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
Implement established lean transformation plans and maintain disciplined sustainment.
Act as a change agent while balancing historical knowledge and judging how and when to push the organization.
Establish objectives and actions to achieve company goals.
Estimate risks and apply risk-mitigation techniques.
Select, develop, and evaluate employees to support efficient plant operations.
Support new product introduction and drive throughput, efficiency, and materials-cost improvements.