Operations Manager

Accelevation•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At our core, Accelevation LLC is about accelerating innovation. From the beginning, curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking have been driving forces in our culture. We design, build, and scale with purpose—offering the opportunity to be part of something different, collaborative, and exciting. In the past 18 months, Accelevation has grown by over 400% and is scaling exponentially again this year. We were proud to be voted the #1 Fastest Growing Company of 2024 by the Dayton Business Journal. We value individuals who bring fresh ideas, thrive on change, and are energized by growth. As the Operations Manager, you will oversee all aspects of production within our manufacturing facility—ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while leading high-performing teams. Your leadership will directly impact our ability to meet aggressive growth goals, scale operations, and continuously improve how we build.

Requirements

2+ years of proven success in an operations or manufacturing management role
Strong experience with budget development and cost oversight
Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively while maintaining operational control
Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation
Working knowledge of business productivity software and ability to learn new systems
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Conduct safety audits and deliver employee training to minimize risk
Address non-compliance issues and implement preventive measures
Plan, organize, and manage daily production operations to meet output targets
Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize labor, equipment, and materials
Monitor workflows and adjust priorities to ensure deadlines are consistently met
Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and their teams
Recruit, train, and evaluate team members to ensure high performance
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Ensure production processes meet company standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee quality control efforts and resolve production quality issues
Partner with quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
Identify operational improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Drive initiatives to reduce cost, improve productivity, and increase efficiency
Evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment to enhance operations
Develop and manage production budgets to support cost-effective operations
Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
Prepare financial and operational reports for senior leadership
Partner with procurement, engineering, logistics, and sales to align production with business objectives
Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving operational challenges