Operations Manager

Rangen LLC•Buhl, ID

25d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, Rangen Group is poised for significant growth and opportunity. The Operations Manager will play a role in shaping the company's future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. This is a safety-first organization that prioritizes its customers and employees. The company is a proud American Manufacturer offering endless growth opportunities, clear career pathways, and the chance to advance as the company continues to expand. They offer attractive market wages, top-tier benefits, bonuses, and are on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice where innovation and ambition are encouraged. This role values working in an environment where passion for quality products and continuous improvement drive everything they do. The Operations Manager will be part of a dynamic leadership team with full exposure to senior leadership and the C-Suite.

Requirements

Strong ability to lead and manage at all levels of the organization.
Proven track record in continuous improvement, both operationally and culturally.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to make autonomous decisions aligned with business objectives.
Experience working with and influencing senior management.
Ability to work cross-functionally to identify synergies between products and markets.
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and projects under tight timelines.
Experience managing budgets and operating within structured departmental and company processes.
This role operates within a typical manufacturing environment. Expect extended periods of walking on concrete floors in PPE (safety glasses, work boots, dust mask, hearing protection) and climbing stairs to inspect equipment.
The position may involve lifting materials and products up to 55 pounds.
Administrative duties require extended periods at a computer to complete reports, scheduling, and other plant management responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement in manufacturing and business processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude for equipment operation and root cause analysis.
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Animal Nutrition, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with budgets and financial statements; working knowledge of P&L management expected.

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing operations at the Buhl Plant by prioritizing and coordinating workflow to meet or exceed Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Value (SQDV) goals.
Foster a safety-first culture by maintaining a safe work environment and driving safety improvements in partnership with the Corporate Director of EH&S.
Develop, implement, and sustain standard work across all manufacturing processes.
Drive operational efficiencies and margin expansion through material cost reduction, labor optimization, and expense control.
Collaborate with Procurement to achieve cost, quality, working capital (inventory reduction/turn improvement), and delivery (on-time delivery) objectives.
Coach, mentor, and develop the operations team to build both leadership and technical capabilities.
Promote effective communications that encourage employee involvement, performance, and sound decision-making, while maintaining strong employee relations across the site.
Ensure all EHS regulatory requirements are reviewed, understood, and met on time.
Implement and maintain training programs emphasizing quality, efficiency, process variability reduction, and workforce flexibility.
Partner with the Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager to implement the Rangen Management System (RMS), including visual SQDV management boards, daily production meetings, Gemba walks, and Kaizen events.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Provide formal and informal reporting on plant performance and operational issues.
Oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring products meet customer specifications and cost of quality is minimized.
Support the maintenance program by ensuring operators perform scheduled predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
Use problem-solving skills to quickly resolve production and quality issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive overall site performance.