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Job Title: Operations Manager

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for achieving the monthly and annual operating plan for the site, focusing on financial and operational performance metrics. This role involves direct oversight of various departments, including Machining & Assembly, Warehouse, Maintenance, Purchasing, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering. The position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices to drive cultural change and business excellence.

Responsibilities

+ Achieve monthly and annual operating plans as defined by Operational KPIs and financial statements.

+ Develop and lead lean/continuous improvement processes supporting the site's mission, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP), along with OEE and cost improvement.

+ Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of daily operations using lean tools.

+ Coordinate and communicate effectively between support and business functions to achieve optimum solutions.

+ Lead long-term planning initiatives geared toward operational excellence.

+ Oversee overall inventory management, planning/scheduling systems, and reporting controls.

+ Manage operating budgets in coordination with the General Manager.

+ Ensure compliance with all regulatory and permit authorities, and timely reporting.

+ Conduct regular meetings with the General Manager for fiscal budget planning.

+ Motivate and develop the team to achieve 'world-class' standards.

+ Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of financial performance against budget and operational goals.

Essential Skills

+ Operations management

+ Lean manufacturing

+ Change management

+ Program management

+ Production management

+ Lean principles

+ Project management

+ Production planning

+ Production scheduling

+ Budget oversight

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

+ 5+ years’ experience in an operations management role

+ Strong quality systems background

+ Experience in machining, engineering, and project management

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

+ Strong leadership and vision in managing functional support

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Collaborative team-oriented management style

+ Commitment to high professional and ethical standards

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and innovative team with a supportive and collaborative culture. Benefit from a comprehensive benefits program as part of a larger organization, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is temperature-controlled, consisting of three separate buildings: the Machining Building, Assembly Building, and Warehouse. Employees work from 6 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday, with additional overtime on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cleveland, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Please ask your recruiter for a copy of this company's benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.