Operations Manager
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The Operations Manager leads manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment, with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. The role develops supervisors, drives continuous improvement, and partners across the business to support customer commitments and profitable growth. The ideal candidate is a visible shop-floor leader with strong Lean Manufacturing and people leadership experience.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________ Position Overview Reporting to theDirector, Plant Manager,The Operations Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) objectives. This leader develops supervisors, drives continuous improvement initiatives, improves operational performance, and partners across the business to support customer commitments and profitable growth. The ideal candidate will be a visible shop-floor leader with strong Lean Manufacturing and people leadership experience. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution Lead daily operations todeliveronkey performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity Translate businessobjectivesinto actionable operational plans and ensure disciplined execution Monitor production or service outputs,identifygaps, and implement corrective actions Continuous Improvement Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies Identifyprocess inefficiencies and lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, andoptimizecost structure Establish standard work and ensure adherence to best practices Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and operational teams Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and development Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent capability building Safety & Compliance Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and prevention strategies Ensure adherence to quality systems, policies, and regulatory requirements Performance Management & Analytics Establish and track KPIs; leverage data to drive decision-making and performance improvements Prepare and present operational performance updates to senior leadership Use metrics toidentifytrends, risks, and opportunities Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Commercial teams tooptimizeend-to-end operations Support new product introductions, process changes, and capital projects Align operational priorities with customer requirements and business needs Financial & Resource Management Manage operational budgets, cost controls, and resource allocation Drive cost reduction initiatives whilemaintainingquality and service levels Optimizelabor, materials, and equipmentutilization Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related... For full info follow application link. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5688EAABAAE74CD8
How this job compares
Set against the 8,054 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Wisconsin median$71–98K/yr79 salary ranges
- US median$21–28/hr590 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 212 open Operations Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 8,054 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (6,141 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,899 of the 8,054 open Operations Manager jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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