Production Operations Manager

Columbia, MD, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Operational Excellence
  • Productivity
  • Operating Systems
  • Performance Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Production Scheduling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Accountability

Summary

An established and leading Materials Manufacturing Firm are looking for a Production Operations Manager.


They\'re seeking a hands-on Production & Operations Manager to help transform and scale a highly technical manufacturing operation as they expand toward a 24-hour, 5-day production model.


What You\'ll Do:

Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts.

Develop and coach production supervisors and manufacturing teams.

Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Improve throughput, on-time delivery, and labor productivity.

Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to translate customer demand into successful execution.

Establish scalable operating systems, standard work, and performance management processes.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on SQDIP objectives.

Help design and implement the leadership structure required for a growing 24/5 operation.


What Success Looks Like:

Build a stable and effective multi-shift manufacturing organization.

Develop strong frontline supervisors and future leaders.

Improve schedule attainment and on-time delivery performance.

Increase throughput and operational efficiency.

Create visibility through metrics, accountability, and daily management systems.

Leave the operation stronger, more capable, and better prepared for continued growth.


What We\'re Looking For:

7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.

Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of production scheduling, material flow, workforce development, and operational metrics.

Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor.

Experience supporting multi-shift operations is preferred.


The Right Person Is...

A builder, not a maintainer.

Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and growth.

Equally focused on people, process, and performance.

Driven by results and accountability.

Passionate about developing teams and future leaders.

Excited by the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on an organization.


Apply if Interested!

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  • Dice Id: appfeed
  • Position Id: 26774_JN -112026-183443
  • Posted 18 hours ago
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