Operations Manager
Join a well-established automotive components manufacturer as an Operations Manager II, where you'll run the floor as second-in-command to the Plant Manager, drive real improvements in quality, cost, and efficiency, lead and grow a high-performing team, an This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brendan Thomas Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year A bit about us: We're partnering with a well-established automotive components manufacturer to find an experienced Operations Manager II ready to take ownership of day-to-day plant operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on driving performance, building strong teams, and turning operational goals into measurable results. If you know what it takes to run a high-performing manufacturing floor — balancing quality, cost, efficiency, and people — this is a chance to make a real impact and step up as second-in-command to the Plant Manager. Why join us? Competitive salary full suite of top-tier benefits and perks! What Makes This Role Compelling: High visibility role with direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction Opportunity to own processes, not just inspect them Collaborative environment where engineering, manufacturing, and quality work as one team A culture that values continuous improvement, accountability, and safety Stable, long-term automotive manufacturing environment with global reach Job Details As Operations Manager II, you'll lead the day-to-day supervision and coordination of plant operations scheduling, providing leadership across site operational teams to deliver excellence in OEE, COPQ, scrap, and labor efficiency. You'll oversee every stage of production to ensure high-quality, cost-effective output while keeping the right labor resources in place. Day to day, you will: Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives Step in to solve major production challenges and support safe, smooth startups Drive performance to reduce changeover and startup time Tackle high scrap rates head-on, using 5-Why analysis to find root cause Partner with the Quality Manager to fix quality issues as early in the process as possible Lead, motivate, and develop production teams through positive coaching and incentive initiatives Coordinate across teams to encourage idea-sharing and cross-team learning Monitor and supervise production activity, oversee shifts, and assign work for balanced workload distribution Champion lean principles and practices across the floor Ensure all personnel comply with health and safety policies Step in as Plant Manager when needed, and take on special projects as directed What You Bring: B.S. degree in Operations Management or Business Management preferred. 15 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in an automotive environment In-depth knowledge of manufacturing principles, techniques, and methods, with proven discipline in applying them Demonstrated ability to influence across multiple functions — within a single site and across multiple locations Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams Sharp problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational awareness Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong presenting skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) A valid driver's license Bonus: Spanish language skills are a plus Interested in hearing more? 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