Operations Manager Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your technical skills will directly influence the future of plant operations. Our client is seeking a hands-on, solutions-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow into a key leadership position. This is your opportunity to help lead and transform a legacy manufacturing operation with the support of a deeply experienced team.
C2C is not an option with this job opening and all applicants should be able to work for any US Employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and this person will not need to require sponsorship in the future.
Benefits & Extras End-of-year bonus potential up to 25% of annual salary based on company performance
Stable, long-standing team with strong mentorship from tenured experts
Leadership track potential – grow from Maintenance to full Operations oversight
Multiple shift support with resource-rich first shift and lighter second/third shifts
Collaborative, mission-driven work culture grounded in humility and excellence Compensation
$80K-$110K DOE

Bonus Potential:

Up to 25% of salary
What You’ll Be Doing Oversee plant maintenance and/or operations depending on experience level
Schedule and prioritize maintenance work across multiple shifts
Collaborate closely on diagnostics and equipment performance
Lead maintenance team in preventative and reactive tasks
Learn legacy extrusion equipment and evolve plant process improvements
Ensure seamless shift-to-shift communication and planning
Support quality control and production flow for plant-wide efficiency What You’ll Need to be Considered Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Controls, or a related field PLC diagnostics and control panel wiring experience
Familiarity with Business Central or similar production scheduling software
Hands-on knowledge of legacy industrial equipment
Comfort in a visible, team-driven leadership role INDENG