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Job Description

We’re seeking a hands-on, highly organized Operations Manager to lead our production scheduling and plant operations in Fort Myers. This role is the heartbeat of our manufacturing process—balancing production efficiency, customer communication, and operational oversight. You’ll work closely with our Plant Manager, project managers, admin team, and customers to ensure every job—whether it’s 10 or 400 structures—is delivered on time and to spec.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in both the front-end business environment and the gritty, fast-paced world of production.

Key Responsibilities:

•Production Scheduling & Management

-Own the daily and weekly production schedule for the plant

-Coordinate with the Plant Manager to align labor, materials, and equipment

-Balance multiple jobs with varying structure counts and sizes

•Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

-Oversee outbound and inbound logistics to ensure timely deliveries

-Coordinate with drivers, yard staff, and customers for smooth dispatch

•Customer & Project Communication

-Serve as a key point of contact for customers and project managers

-Collaborate with sales and engineering to assess build feasibility

-Provide updates on production timelines and delivery schedules

•Safety, Quality & Procurement

-Lead the plant’s safety program and ensure OSHA compliance

-Oversee quality control processes and troubleshoot production issues

-Manage purchasing of raw materials and supplies

•Team Leadership & Administration

-Supervise project managers and support the development of admin and plant teams

-Help build and refine internal systems and workflows

-Report to and collaborate with the Plant Manager on strategic initiatives

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in operations, production, or manufacturing management

• Experience in precast concrete, construction materials, or heavy manufacturing preferred

• Strong background in admin-side manufacturing (scheduling, procurement, customer service)

• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively across departments

• Comfortable working in both office and plant environments

• Maturity, confidence, and presence to lead senior staff and speak with customers