{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"25b1b00540ce65b3e4c4517b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25b1b00540ce65b3e4c4517b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25b1b00540ce65b3e4c4517b","title":"Operations Manager","description":"Operations Manager - Job Summary\n\nReports To: Director of Operations / VP of Operations\nFLSA Status: Exempt\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Operations Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations across aerosol filling, liquid filling, converting, assembly, kitting, packaging, and related production processes. This role oversees Production, Planning & Scheduling, and Operations Support teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of manufacturing activities while meeting customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. The role serves as a key leader in aligning customer demand, production capacity, workforce resources, material availability, and inventory strategies to achieve business objectives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOperations & Manufacturing Leadership\n\nLead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery goals.\n\nManage production performance through key metrics including OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, schedule attainment, waste reduction, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.\n\nOptimize utilization of labor, equipment, and facility resources.\n\nEnsure staffing levels, workforce performance, and operational resources align with business requirements.\n\nProduction Planning & Scheduling\n\nDirect the Planning and Scheduling function to ensure efficient alignment of customer demand with manufacturing capacity.\n\nDevelop and maintain production schedules that maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and material availability.\n\nSupport Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory management.\n\nMonitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions to address constraints and bottlenecks.\n\nMaintain accurate ERP planning data, routings, and work center information.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Operational Excellence\n\nChampion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nLead waste reduction, process optimization, downtime reduction, and productivity improvement efforts.\n\nUtilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring operational issues.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.\n\nQuality, Safety & Compliance\n\nPartner with Quality leadership to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.\n\nSupport ISO, GMP, and quality management system compliance.\n\nPromote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company regulations.\n\nLead investigations and corrective actions for safety and quality incidents.\n\nFinancial & Business Management\n\nManage operational spending, labor costs, conversion costs, and material utilization within budget targets.\n\nSupport capital planning, cost reduction efforts, and profitability improvement initiatives.\n\nIdentify opportunities for investments that improve safety, quality, capacity, and productivity.\n\nCross-Functional Leadership\n\nCollaborate closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources.\n\nSupport equipment reliability, new product introductions, process improvements, and operational strategy execution.\n\nLeverage ERP systems and operational analytics to improve decision-making and reporting.\n\nLeadership Responsibilities\n\nThe Operations Manager directly supervises Production Supervisors, Production Planning/Scheduling personnel, Shift Leaders, and Operations Support staff, with overall responsibility for a workforce of approximately 50+ employees.\n\nKey leadership responsibilities include:\n\nHiring, onboarding, training, and employee development\n\nPerformance management and coaching\n\nWorkforce planning and staffing\n\nEmployee engagement and retention\n\nSuccession planning and leadership development\n\nCorrective action and disciplinary processes\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field.\n\nMinimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.\n\nMinimum 3 years leading supervisors, managers, planners, and operational teams.\n\nExperience in aerosol converting, liquid filling, assembly, kitting, packaging, or related manufacturing environments.\n\nStrong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, ERP systems, and manufacturing KPIs.","company":"Lighthouse For Blind","rawCompany":"lighthouse for blind","city":"Berkeley","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T10:59:46.581Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Manager","description":"Operations Manager - Job Summary\n\nReports To: Director of Operations / VP of Operations\nFLSA Status: Exempt\n\nPosition Overview\n\nThe Operations Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations across aerosol filling, liquid filling, converting, assembly, kitting, packaging, and related production processes. This role oversees Production, Planning & Scheduling, and Operations Support teams to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of manufacturing activities while meeting customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. The role serves as a key leader in aligning customer demand, production capacity, workforce resources, material availability, and inventory strategies to achieve business objectives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOperations & Manufacturing Leadership\n\nLead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery goals.\n\nManage production performance through key metrics including OEE, labor efficiency, throughput, schedule attainment, waste reduction, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.\n\nOptimize utilization of labor, equipment, and facility resources.\n\nEnsure staffing levels, workforce performance, and operational resources align with business requirements.\n\nProduction Planning & Scheduling\n\nDirect the Planning and Scheduling function to ensure efficient alignment of customer demand with manufacturing capacity.\n\nDevelop and maintain production schedules that maximize machine utilization, labor efficiency, and material availability.\n\nSupport Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory management.\n\nMonitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions to address constraints and bottlenecks.\n\nMaintain accurate ERP planning data, routings, and work center information.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Operational Excellence\n\nChampion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nLead waste reduction, process optimization, downtime reduction, and productivity improvement efforts.\n\nUtilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring operational issues.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.\n\nQuality, Safety & Compliance\n\nPartner with Quality leadership to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.\n\nSupport ISO, GMP, and quality management system compliance.\n\nPromote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company regulations.\n\nLead investigations and corrective actions for safety and quality incidents.\n\nFinancial & Business Management\n\nManage operational spending, labor costs, conversion costs, and material utilization within budget targets.\n\nSupport capital planning, cost reduction efforts, and profitability improvement initiatives.\n\nIdentify opportunities for investments that improve safety, quality, capacity, and productivity.\n\nCross-Functional Leadership\n\nCollaborate closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Human Resources.\n\nSupport equipment reliability, new product introductions, process improvements, and operational strategy execution.\n\nLeverage ERP systems and operational analytics to improve decision-making and reporting.\n\nLeadership Responsibilities\n\nThe Operations Manager directly supervises Production Supervisors, Production Planning/Scheduling personnel, Shift Leaders, and Operations Support staff, with overall responsibility for a workforce of approximately 50+ employees.\n\nKey leadership responsibilities include:\n\nHiring, onboarding, training, and employee development\n\nPerformance management and coaching\n\nWorkforce planning and staffing\n\nEmployee engagement and retention\n\nSuccession planning and leadership development\n\nCorrective action and disciplinary processes\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field.\n\nMinimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.\n\nMinimum 3 years leading supervisors, managers, planners, and operational teams.\n\nExperience in aerosol converting, liquid filling, assembly, kitting, packaging, or related manufacturing environments.\n\nStrong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, ERP systems, and manufacturing KPIs.","datePosted":"2026-08-31T10:59:46.581Z","dateModified":"2026-08-31T10:59:46.581Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lighthouse For Blind","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Berkeley","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"25b1b00540ce65b3e4c4517b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/25b1b00540ce65b3e4c4517b"}}