Production Operations Manager

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant performance, leading safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while driving quality, delivery, and margin results. This role oversees end-to-end production processes for agricultural wear-part manufacturing and builds scalable systems, strong teams, and disciplined processes to support operational excellence and company growth.

MAIN FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily manufacturing operations across stamping/pressing, fabrication, machining, heat treating (internal or outsourced), finishing, assembly, and shipping to ensure production targets and on-time delivery commitments are achieved. Develop and execute production plans by managing scheduling, labor allocation, workflow balancing, and material coordination to meet customer demand and inventory objectives. Drive operational excellence initiatives by implementing Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement practices to increase throughput and eliminate waste. Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including OEE, scrap, rework, downtime, and overall productivity through data-driven analysis and corrective action. Ensure compliance with

ISO 9001

quality standards and enforce inspection, testing, and root cause corrective action processes to maintain strong customer quality performance. Champion a proactive safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, leading safety training, and driving a zero-incident mindset throughout the facility. Lead, develop, and hold accountable supervisors and production teams by supporting training, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Manage plant financial performance by controlling labor, overtime, scrap, overhead, energy utilization, and cost per cycle while supporting capital planning and ROI justification. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to support new product introduction, production scaling, capacity planning, and long-term operational strategy.

Requirements:

Experience:

At least 7 years in manufacturing production management or a similar role, with a proven ability to manage teams and meet production goals.

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with metal forming, fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing. Additional experience with an ERP is preferred.

Leadership Abilities:

Proven ability in team management, training, and performance goal setting.

Safety Knowledge:

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in manufacturing.

Continuous Improvement:

Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication, fostering collaboration.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations. Note that this position requires the ability for business-related travel; frequency to be discussed. Production Operations Manager 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Hickory, KY 42051 $65,000

• $90,000 a year
• Full-time Osmundson Manufacturing Company 2 reviews $65,000
• $90,000 a year

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Full-time Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant performance, leading safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations while driving quality, delivery, and margin results. This role oversees end-to-end production processes for agricultural wear-part manufacturing and builds scalable systems, strong teams, and disciplined processes to support operational excellence and company growth.

MAIN FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily manufacturing operations across stamping/pressing, fabrication, machining, heat treating (internal or outsourced), finishing, assembly, and shipping to ensure production targets and on-time delivery commitments are achieved. Develop and execute production plans by managing scheduling, labor allocation, workflow balancing, and material coordination to meet customer demand and inventory objectives. Drive operational excellence initiatives by implementing Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement practices to increase throughput and eliminate waste. Monitor and improve key performance metrics, including OEE, scrap, rework, downtime, and overall productivity through data-driven analysis and corrective action. Ensure compliance with

ISO 9001

quality standards and enforce inspection, testing, and root cause corrective action processes to maintain strong customer quality performance. Champion a proactive safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, leading safety training, and driving a zero-incident mindset throughout the facility. Lead, develop, and hold accountable supervisors and production teams by supporting training, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives. Manage plant financial performance by controlling labor, overtime, scrap, overhead, energy utilization, and cost per cycle while supporting capital planning and ROI justification. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to support new product introduction, production scaling, capacity planning, and long-term operational strategy.

Requirements:

Experience:

At least 7 years in manufacturing production management or a similar role, with a proven ability to manage teams and meet production goals.

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with metal forming, fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing. Additional experience with an ERP is preferred.

Leadership Abilities:

Proven ability in team management, training, and performance goal setting.

Safety Knowledge:

Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in manufacturing.

Continuous Improvement:

Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication, fostering collaboration.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations. Note that this position requires the ability for business-related travel; frequency to be discussed.