Operations Manager

Quick Snapshot Pay: $60,000--$80,000+ annually Based on Experience Schedule: Full-Time | Monday--Friday | Day Shift Location: Vanderbilt, MI Experience Level: Experienced / Management Work Environment: Manufacturing | Operations Leadership | Plant Management Industry: Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Build a Stronger Team. Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a manufacturing company in Vanderbilt to hire an experienced Operations Manager for its fast-paced production facility. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, driving production efficiency, maintaining quality and safety standards, and leading multiple departments including production, maintenance, quality, and tooling. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a team-focused environment and has experience managing plant performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and employee development. What You'll Be Doing As an Operations Manager, you'll: - Oversee daily plant production operations and manufacturing performance - Supervise production, maintenance, quality, and tool room leadership teams - Lead and manage non-union employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve productivity, quality, and safety - Monitor and manage KPIs including efficiency, waste reduction, labor costs, and asset utilization - Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety standards - Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives - Train, mentor, and motivate supervisors and employees to meet performance goals - Coordinate cross-functional manufacturing activities and support new product implementation - Maintain performance metrics and provide operational reporting to leadership - Manage labor budgets and controllable operating costs - Foster a positive workplace culture through leadership, accountability, and consistent policy enforcement - Ensure equipment reliability and maintain a safe manufacturing environment What We're Looking For Successful candidates typically have: - 5--10 years of manufacturing experience required - Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience - Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills - Experience managing production metrics, budgets, and operational performance - Strong employee training and development abilities - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ISO/QS systems, and SPC - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Ability to adapt and make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related field - Experience working with non-ferrous alloys - Experience with plant management or multi-department manufacturing operations - Experience leading Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives - Experience with ISO/QS quality systems and SPC Benefits May Include Benefits offered by our client may include: Competitive $60,000--$80,000+ annual salary based on experience Full-time, Monday--Friday day shift Stable leadership position within an established manufacturing environment Long-term career