Operations Manager

GRASS America Inc. • Kernersville, NC

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About The Position

Operations Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Organized, effective communicator, multitasker, problem solver, decisive,
strong ethics and good interpersonal skills.
Strong Analytical, Communication, and Leadership Skills.
Experience With ERP/MRP systems and Continuous Improvement Frameworks.
BS Degree preferably in Engineering, Operations Management, or Related Field.
5+ Years of Operations or Production Management Experience in Manufacturing
Microsoft Office – intermediate or advanced skills

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Lean Six-Sigma Green or Black Belt
PMP or Similar Project Management Training

Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads Manufacturing Teams and Processes.  Will
manage and Lead Daily Operations, Including Area Production Managers and
Supervisors

Essential Functions:

Operational Leadership:

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality,
productivity, and delivery targets are met.
Manage production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
Provide operational updates, performance insights, and improvement
recommendations to the Director of Operations.

Lean and Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate closely with the Process Improvement Manager to plan, execute,
and sustain Lean Initiatives across manufacturing.
Lead and support activities such as Kaizen, 5s, Value Stream Mapping, SMED,
and Root Cause Analysis.
Identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement process improvements that
boost overall efficiency.
Champion Standardized work, visual management, and continuous improvement
culture across the company.

Cost Management:

Develop and implement cost-reduction strategies that improve margins while
maintaining quality and safety.
Analyze scrap, rework, downtime, and operational variances to pinpoint
savings opportunities.
Work with Finance and Supply Chain to optimize usage, inventory levels, and
production costs.

Team Leadership:

Lead, coach, and develop production managers, supervisors, and front-line
teams.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Support training and development on Lean Principles and operational best
practices.

Performance Monitoring and Coaching:

Create and track KPIs such as OEE, Throughput, defect rates, and cost per
unit.
Evaluate performance trends, investigate deviations, and implement corrective
actions.
Prepare and present operational performance reports to the Director of
Operations.

Physical Demands:

Hands on which includes periodically bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing
ladders, moving and lifting heavy objects.
Stand, walk or sit for up to 2/3 of time.
Overtime may be required at times.

Requirements

• Organized, effective communicator, multitasker, problem solver, decisive, strong ethics and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong Analytical, Communication, and Leadership Skills.
• Experience With ERP/MRP systems and Continuous Improvement Frameworks.
• BS Degree preferably in Engineering, Operations Management, or Related Field.
• 5+ Years of Operations or Production Management Experience in Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office – intermediate or advanced skills

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six-Sigma Green or Black Belt
• PMP or Similar Project Management Training

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets are met.
• Manage production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Provide operational updates, performance insights, and improvement recommendations to the Director of Operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Process Improvement Manager to plan, execute, and sustain Lean Initiatives across manufacturing.
• Lead and support activities such as Kaizen, 5s, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement process improvements that boost overall efficiency.
• Champion Standardized work, visual management, and continuous improvement culture across the company.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction strategies that improve margins while maintaining quality and safety.
• Analyze scrap, rework, downtime, and operational variances to pinpoint savings opportunities.
• Work with Finance and Supply Chain to optimize usage, inventory levels, and production costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop production managers, supervisors, and front-line teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Support training and development on Lean Principles and operational best practices.
• Create and track KPIs such as OEE, Throughput, defect rates, and cost per unit.
• Evaluate performance trends, investigate deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present operational performance reports to the Director of Operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager