Operations Manager

Morgan Advanced Materials•Elkhart, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems. The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets. Group Key Figures: Revenue £1b, ~9,000 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. This is a hands-on leadership role at a manufacturing site where what you do has a direct impact on output, safety, and how people show up to work every day. You won’t just be keeping things ticking—you’ll be setting the tone, driving standards, and making sure the operation runs the way it should. You’ll sit just under the Regional Site Manager, acting as the site’s operational backbone. If you like taking ownership, fixing what’s not working, and building strong teams (not just talking about it), you’ll feel right at home here. You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the site across EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence. That means balancing production demands with safety, quality, and cost—without letting one fall over while you fix another. You’ll also be responsible for building and developing your leadership team, keeping operations on track, and making sure standards—both company and regulatory—are met consistently.

Requirements

Solid experience leading in a manufacturing or industrial setting
At least 3 years managing teams and 5+ years in manufacturing overall
A track record of improving operations—not just maintaining them
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards
Experience working in fast-paced environments where priorities shift
Confidence communicating with everyone from shop floor to senior leadership
A practical, hands-on leadership style—you lead from the front
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills (you’ll need both daily)
Comfortable working with data, reports, and performance metrics
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
Eligibility to work under ITAR/EAR/NRC regulations (U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or protected status)

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial, etc.)
Lean manufacturing or Operational Excellence experience
Experience in highly regulated environments (ITAR, EAR, NRC)

Responsibilities

Run site operations across safety, quality, supply chain, and production
Drive efficiency, productivity, and output across manufacturing processes
Manage budgets and keep spend within agreed limits
Plan and adjust production schedules around changing demand
Lead, hire, and develop your management team
Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and internal policies
Roll out and embed Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor performance metrics and take action where needed (not just report on them)
Work cross-functionally to align operations with business objectives
Lead on employee engagement, performance, and development
Support ISO management reviews and maintain audit readiness