{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ebc3049b02ca7f666b414fb3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ebc3049b02ca7f666b414fb3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ebc3049b02ca7f666b414fb3","title":"Operations Manager","description":"The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing and warehouse operations within a high-mix, low-to-medium volume EMS environment. This role ensures operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) by managing production, coordinating staff, and maintaining process discipline.\nThe Operations Manager collaborates closely with production supervisors, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain schedule adherence, optimize equipment utilization, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on smooth production flow, resolving operational challenges, and ensuring compliance with established processes and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the position provides leadership and mentorship to frontline supervisors, with a clear career path toward a Director role.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership and Team Management\nLead production supervisors and frontline staff to ensure efficient execution of daily manufacturing activities.\nSet clear performance expectations aligned with SQDCP metrics.\nProvide coaching, training, and ongoing performance feedback to support workforce development.\nParticipate in daily operational reviews and management meetings to address production issues and escalate when necessary.\nPromote accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.\nSupport workforce planning to align staffing levels with production demand and operational targets.\nEnsure consistent application of company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.\nOperational Oversight\nCoordinate daily production to meet schedules and on-time delivery commitments.\nMonitor and manage performance across SMT, secondary operations, assembly, test, and warehouse functions.\nCollaborate with production planning teams to improve schedule execution using ERP/MRP systems such as JobPack.\nMaximize SMT line utilization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through setup efficiency, preventive maintenance, and coordination.\nDrive productivity improvements through standard work practices and effective line balancing.\nImplement and sustain lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, visual management, waste reduction, and process standardization.\nMaintain operational visibility through dashboards, production boards, and KPIs.\nIdentify and resolve disruptions affecting schedules, material availability, or product quality.\nWork with Engineering on new product introductions, process improvements, and manufacturability initiatives.\nPartner with Supply Chain and Materials teams to ensure timely material availability and accurate inventory management.\nEnsure compliance with regulatory and quality management standards, including ISO, AS, medical, and ITAR.\nLead continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.\nPromote a safe work environment through adherence to environmental, health, and safety policies.\nQualifications\nProven leadership in manufacturing operations, preferably in EMS environments.\nStrong knowledge of SMT, through-hole, assembly, test, and box build processes.\nExperience with production planning and ERP/MRP systems such as JobPack or similar.\nAbility to analyze operational metrics and make data-driven decisions.\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.\nExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nStrong collaboration skills with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.\nCommitment to safety, quality, and operational discipline.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field required.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.\nMinimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in the EMS industry.\nExperience in regulated environments (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, ITAR) preferred.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nPay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nRelocation assistance\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in an EMS environment, with practical experience in SMT, assembly, test, and regulated standards such as ISO, AS, or ITAR?\nWork Location: In person","company":"Techrainier","rawCompany":"techrainier","city":"Lancaster","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-01T11:36:47.113Z","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":"621910","title":"Ambulance Services","slug":"ambulance-services"},{"code":"621493","title":"Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers","slug":"freestanding-ambulatory-surgical-and-emergency-centers"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Manager","description":"The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing and warehouse operations within a high-mix, low-to-medium volume EMS environment. This role ensures operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) by managing production, coordinating staff, and maintaining process discipline.\nThe Operations Manager collaborates closely with production supervisors, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain schedule adherence, optimize equipment utilization, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on smooth production flow, resolving operational challenges, and ensuring compliance with established processes and regulatory requirements. 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