{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ef63f18a2aea0ce31ad70bd4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef63f18a2aea0ce31ad70bd4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef63f18a2aea0ce31ad70bd4","title":"Operations Manager","description":"Ensuring Chart’s Success…\nChart Water products and services help provide sanitation and safe drinking water to nearly one billion people worldwide. We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead our plant operations and drive performance\nWhat Will You Do?\nThe Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant performance, leading and coordinating manufacturing, quality, production planning, inventory management, and shipping/receiving. This role also partners closely with purchasing, engineering, and sales to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective operations.\nSuccess in this role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, analytical, and passionate about developing high-performing teams.\nKey Responsibilities\nPerformance will be measured across key metrics including quality, on-time delivery, lead time, labor efficiency, cost, safety, and productivity.\n\nFoster a strong safety culture through adherence to policies, procedures, and OSHA standards\nDevelop and execute short- and long-term operational plans and policies\nLead continuous improvement initiatives and implement corrective actions\nOversee key manufacturing support programs, including training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, and workforce management\nPlan and manage staffing levels based on production forecasts\nDelegate and guide projects to improve processes, efficiency, and cost effectiveness\nEnsure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System\nFunctional Leadership Areas\nSafety\nPromote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and continuously improving safety performance.\nPeople\nDevelop, train, and coach team members. Ensure adherence to standards through structured training programs and audits.\nQuality\nPartner with Quality Assurance to meet or exceed quality KPIs and adhere to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).\nOn-Time Delivery\nCollaborate with project management to ensure timely delivery of products.\nCost Management\nDrive cost improvement initiatives and manage performance against budgeted labor and material targets.\nOperational Efficiency\nMonitor and control indirect costs to minimize manufacturing variances and improve overall efficiency.\nTeam Leadership\nSet clear goals, communicate expectations, and coach employees to achieve performance objectives and career growth.\nYour Physical Work Environment Will Require…\nCombination of office and manufacturing floor responsibilities\n\nRequires extended periods of standing, as well as desk-based computer work\nRegular movement throughout the facility\nYour Experience Should Be...\nBachelor’s degree required\nMinimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing or fabrication, preferably in a low-volume, high-mix environment\nProven leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly employees\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing metrics (productivity, utilization, efficiency)\nExperience with complex equipment assembly and welding (mechanical and electrical understanding preferred)\nPreferred experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.\nWorking knowledge of financial principles and cost management\nDemonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives\nStrong organizational and multitasking skills\nEffective communicator with ability to engage across all organizational levels and with suppliers\nProficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and reporting tools\nOur Benefits Package...\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and other benefits.\nCompetencies\nEstablishing Relationships\nControlling Costs\nDisplaying Technical Expertise\nSupporting Organizational Goals\nBuilding and Supporting Teams\nDriving Projects to Completion\nChampioning Customer Needs\nDriving Continuous Improvement\nEvaluating and Implementing Ideas\nLearning Quickly\nActing with Integrity\nResolving Conflict","company":"Chart","rawCompany":"chart","city":"Duluth","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:21:58.373Z","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":"221310","title":"Water Supply and Irrigation Systems","slug":"water-supply-and-irrigation-systems"},{"code":"312112","title":"Bottled Water Manufacturing","slug":"bottled-water-manufacturing"},{"code":"312111","title":"Soft Drink Manufacturing","slug":"soft-drink-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Manager","description":"Ensuring Chart’s Success…\nChart Water products and services help provide sanitation and safe drinking water to nearly one billion people worldwide. We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead our plant operations and drive performance\nWhat Will You Do?\nThe Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant performance, leading and coordinating manufacturing, quality, production planning, inventory management, and shipping/receiving. This role also partners closely with purchasing, engineering, and sales to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective operations.\nSuccess in this role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, analytical, and passionate about developing high-performing teams.\nKey Responsibilities\nPerformance will be measured across key metrics including quality, on-time delivery, lead time, labor efficiency, cost, safety, and productivity.\n\nFoster a strong safety culture through adherence to policies, procedures, and OSHA standards\nDevelop and execute short- and long-term operational plans and policies\nLead continuous improvement initiatives and implement corrective actions\nOversee key manufacturing support programs, including training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, and workforce management\nPlan and manage staffing levels based on production forecasts\nDelegate and guide projects to improve processes, efficiency, and cost effectiveness\nEnsure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System\nFunctional Leadership Areas\nSafety\nPromote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and continuously improving safety performance.\nPeople\nDevelop, train, and coach team members. Ensure adherence to standards through structured training programs and audits.\nQuality\nPartner with Quality Assurance to meet or exceed quality KPIs and adhere to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).\nOn-Time Delivery\nCollaborate with project management to ensure timely delivery of products.\nCost Management\nDrive cost improvement initiatives and manage performance against budgeted labor and material targets.\nOperational Efficiency\nMonitor and control indirect costs to minimize manufacturing variances and improve overall efficiency.\nTeam Leadership\nSet clear goals, communicate expectations, and coach employees to achieve performance objectives and career growth.\nYour Physical Work Environment Will Require…\nCombination of office and manufacturing floor responsibilities\n\nRequires extended periods of standing, as well as desk-based computer work\nRegular movement throughout the facility\nYour Experience Should Be...\nBachelor’s degree required\nMinimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing or fabrication, preferably in a low-volume, high-mix environment\nProven leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly employees\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing metrics (productivity, utilization, efficiency)\nExperience with complex equipment assembly and welding (mechanical and electrical understanding preferred)\nPreferred experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.\nWorking knowledge of financial principles and cost management\nDemonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives\nStrong organizational and multitasking skills\nEffective communicator with ability to engage across all organizational levels and with suppliers\nProficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and reporting tools\nOur Benefits Package...\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and other benefits.\nCompetencies\nEstablishing Relationships\nControlling Costs\nDisplaying Technical Expertise\nSupporting Organizational Goals\nBuilding and Supporting Teams\nDriving Projects to Completion\nChampioning Customer Needs\nDriving Continuous Improvement\nEvaluating and Implementing Ideas\nLearning Quickly\nActing with Integrity\nResolving Conflict","datePosted":"2026-07-19T15:21:58.373Z","dateModified":"2026-07-19T15:21:58.373Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Chart","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Duluth","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ef63f18a2aea0ce31ad70bd4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef63f18a2aea0ce31ad70bd4"}}