Operations Manager

Donaldson Company•Chesterfield, MO

11d•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 is based at Donaldson’s Chesterfield, Missouri facility and requires working onsite daily. The manager oversees a one-shift production team and partners with plant leadership, engineering, quality, and human resources to support operational and business goals.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience championing 6S and safety culture.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Experience with 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 initiatives, including safety and regulatory compliance.
Develop and maintain the plant’s operational budget, manage cost savings, and support production sustainability efforts.
Reduce quality non-conformance 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 planning, manufacturing troubleshooting, staffing, production order monitoring, scheduling, and employee training.
Set yearly production goals that support the site’s long-range business strategy and ensure the team structure can 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 day.
Maintain 6S methodology throughout production shop-floor areas.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations needs, including employee concerns, fact-finding, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Lead production continuous-improvement strategy projects.