Operations Manager

Donaldson•Chesterfield, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager leads all manufacturing operations across the production environment, with responsibility for safety, quality, production efficiency, regulatory compliance, resource and budget management, employee development, and continuous improvement. The role manages a one-shift production team and works on-site daily at Donaldson’s Chesterfield, Missouri facility. The Operations Manager partners with the Plant Leadership Team, Quality, Engineering, and Human Resources to meet site strategy, develop employees, support new development programs, and address employee relations needs. The position also champions the company’s lean culture and continuous-improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Seven years of manufacturing experience.
Three years of management experience.
Ability to work on-site daily at the Chesterfield, Missouri facility.

Nice To Haves

6S and safety-culture champion.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Experience in metal mechanic manufacturing systems.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Cross-functional manufacturing experience, including technical and management experience; end-to-end manufacturing experience or knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion environmental, health, and safety practices at the site, including safety and regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain the plant’s operational budget, manage cost savings, and support production sustainability efforts.
Reduce non-conformance quality issues by partnering with the Quality team, enhancing plant standards, and supporting CAPA effectiveness.
Partner with and participate in the Plant Leadership Team.
Manage manufacturing functions for a one-shift production team, including production flow, manufacturing troubleshooting, staffing, production orders, scheduling, and employee training.
Create yearly production goals that support the site’s long-range business strategy and ensure the team has an organizational structure to meet strategic needs.
Partner with Engineering support teams on project planning, design, customer interface, and production assembly for new development programs.
Champion the company’s lean culture and oversee continuous-improvement change management.
Develop and analyze production and operating reports; resolve operational, manufacturing, and process-engineering problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Manage production-team culture and results through structured one-on-ones, coaching, development, mentorship, and leadership in morale committee events.
Participate in and coach a daily production communication meeting, providing direction and priorities for the production team.
Maintain 6S methodology throughout production shop-floor areas.
Partner with Human Resources on employee needs, including concerns, fact-finding, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Pioneer production continuous-improvement strategy projects.