Operations Manager

Autokiniton • Blissfield, MI

6d

About The Position

The Operations Manager plans and directs build production activities, setting production priorities in line with operational effectiveness and cost factors. The role leads and facilitates meetings, drives problem-solving for plant and customer issues, and oversees plant staffing levels and budget compliance and improvement. The Operations Manager also works with engineering, tooling, and maintenance personnel on machine and equipment modifications to improve production and product quality.

The position leads all direct reports, providing performance feedback, mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action as needed. It is a full-time, first-shift salaried role on the Operations team and reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least eight years of experience as a Superintendent or Department Manager.
• Knowledge of plant department functions, roles, and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in manufacturing, engineering, or quality is preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct build production activities and establish production priorities based on effective operations and cost factors.
• Lead and facilitate meetings.
• Provide performance feedback and lead direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when needed.
• Direct and drive the use of problem-solving methods to address plant and customer problems or issues.
• Oversee plant staffing levels and ensure compliance with and improvements to the budget.
• Consult with engineering, tooling, and maintenance personnel about machine and equipment modifications to improve production and product quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution match.
• Up to 15 paid holidays annually.
• Relocation assistance, including temporary housing and travel costs, for salaried positions.
• Work-life balance support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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