Operations Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 125k/year - Lakeland, FL

• Our client, a manufacturing company, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations in a quality-focused manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for production planning, inventory management, fabrication and assembly operations, logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement while leading a team in a hands-on manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and continuously improve daily fabrication and assembly operations to meet changing production demands
• Manage production planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation to ensure on-time order fulfillment
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, manual manufacturing, and production workflows while maintaining quality and productivity standards
• Optimize utilization of manufacturing equipment including large-format printers, vinyl plotters, screen printing equipment, inkjet printing systems, and manual assembly tables
• Lead supervisors, production leads, drivers, and manufacturing personnel across daily operations
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, improve material utilization, and enhance operational efficiency
• Monitor production KPIs, inventory metrics, quality metrics, and operational performance to identify and resolve production issues
• Manage recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and workforce development for production employees
• Reduce overtime, investigate inventory discrepancies, improve inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, quality standards, and company safety procedures
• Develop and improve operating procedures, production processes, inventory controls, and manufacturing systems
• Manage budgeting, P&L activities, scheduling, invoicing, crediting, and operational financial performance
• Oversee company drivers, delivery trucks, outbound deliveries, inbound returns, transportation scheduling, and logistics throughout Florida
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, material movement, and logistics activities to support manufacturing operations
• Manage inventory using ERP and MRP systems, ensuring accurate inventory transactions, material planning, inventory control, and material flow involving both new and refurbished components
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor while supporting operational planning and administrative responsibilities

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Plant Manager, or similar leadership role within a hands-on fabrication or assembly manufacturing environment
• Experience managing manual manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, industrial production, or non-automated manufacturing operations
• Experience leading inventory management, inventory control, production planning, production scheduling, material planning, and logistics operations
• Experience utilizing ERP systems and MRP systems for inventory management, production scheduling, and operational planning
• Experience managing operational finance including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, P&L oversight, invoicing, and crediting
• Experience working with fabrication equipment, large-format printers, vinyl plotters, inkjet printing systems, screen printing equipment, or similar manufacturing equipment
• Experience implementing process improvement, Lean manufacturing principles, waste reduction, continuous improvement, and productivity initiatives
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, manufacturing safety, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems
• Experience troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, inventory variances, receiving issues, and material utilization
• Experience leading production teams consisting of supervisors, leads, and manufacturing personnel
• Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments with exposure to equipment noise, outdoor conditions, and production operations
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work safely around manufacturing equipment and elevated work areas

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 95k - 125k/year range
• Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 4 PM to start (eventually moving to 7AM - 4 PM)
• Benefits: Comprehensive package offered, company pays generous portion of health insurance premium

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