Operations Manager

High Bar Brands• Fresno, CA, US, CA

5d•$102,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager leads day-to-day manufacturing operations at High Bar Brands’ Fresno, California facility, driving safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost performance while developing an accountable production team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring engagement on the manufacturing floor, troubleshooting equipment issues, and technical ability to repair, modify, and support tooling development. The role works with production employees and support functions to meet customer requirements and schedules, improve manufacturing performance, resolve production and process issues, and ensure established safety procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and operating practices are followed. The position operates primarily in a manufacturing and toolroom environment, with potential exposure to machinery, noise, metal components, lubricants, and other industrial conditions. Required PPE must be worn, and the employee must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive manufacturing or operations experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
Strong hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, maintenance, and tooling.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and manufacturing equipment and determine appropriate corrective action.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop production employees in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or ERP systems.
Ability to work in hot, humid, and cold conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work in a manufacturing and toolroom environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in operations, manufacturing, engineering, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost objectives.
Provide hands-on leadership and direction to production employees and support teams.
Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer requirements and schedules.
Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and reliability.
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and work with maintenance resources to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
Perform or coordinate tooling repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance.
Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other functions to resolve production and process issues.
Identify root causes of equipment, tooling, quality, and production problems and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Ensure employees follow established safety procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and operating practices.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, quality, and cost.
Support employee training, development, performance management, and accountability.
Manage staffing levels, schedules, overtime, and other resources to support production requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.
Monitor operating costs and identify opportunities to improve the efficient use of labor, materials, equipment, and resources.
Work in accordance with Cal OSHA regulations, wear required PPE, follow Company Health and Safety policies and procedures, and conduct duties with attention to personal and coworker safety.
Perform other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Operations.