Operations Lead

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Support the Team. Strengthen the Operation. As an Operations Lead, you're the bridge between leadership and the production floor. You'll lead by example-supporting daily operations, developing employees, solving problems, and ensuring work gets done safely, efficiently, and with the quality our customers expect If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and creating results through teamwork, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your manufacturing career. What Success Looks Like Lead from the floor by setting the example for safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork every day. Keep production on track by helping coordinate schedules, adjusting priorities as needed, and ensuring work is completed efficiently. Create a culture of accountability by coaching employees, answering questions, and helping team members succeed. Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance by monitoring results, addressing issues, and reinforcing expectations. Identify and resolve production challenges before they impact employees, customers, or delivery commitments. Partner with supervisors, leads, and team members across departments to keep communication flowing and operations running smoothly. Support training and employee development efforts that strengthen skills, improve flexibility, and build future leaders. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance the employee experience. Make sound decisions that balance customer needs, quality expectations, and operational efficiency. Qualifications That Shine High school diploma or GED required; technical college certificate preferred. 5+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities. 2-4 years of leadership experience preferred, whether as a lead, trainer, mentor, or supervisor. Proven ability to motivate teams, build accountability, and maintain a positive work environment. Experience planning work, coordinating production activities, and managing changing priorities. Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production standards within a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret schedules, blueprints, work instructions, reports, and production documentation. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that drive measurable results. Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to address employee concerns and resolve conflicts professionally. Ability to build teamwork across departments, shifts, and functional areas to achieve common goals. Why You'll Love Working... For full info follow application link. GFS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. GFS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE/COLOR/RELIGION/SEX/NATIONAL ORIGIN/VETERAN/DISABILITY/AGE/SEXUAL ORIENTATION/GENDER-IDENTITY OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/D911EE0C2EBD479F Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.