Operations Manager
Title: Operations Manager
Location:
Chatfield
, MN ( Onsite )
Duration: Full-Time
Tax Term: W2
JD:
OPERATIONS MANAGER - 1ST SHIFT - MANUFACTURING (Flexible 5am 5pm with flexible start/end times)
This organization fosters an environment that promotes creativity, autonomy, and teamwork, offering opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Our environment focuses on having a positive impact on our employees lives. The operations manager is responsible for supporting the manufacturing team, providing direct and timely feedback, coaching and mentoring team members, managing production schedules, assigning work, maintaining performance, overseeing departmental metrics, and supporting company leadership. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
OPERATIONS MANAGER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY
Lead efforts to ensure a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating risks.
Ensure full compliance with safety standards and protocols.
Conduct regular toolbox talks (minimum weekly).
PRODUCTION
Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with the production schedule.
Manage resources and personnel to meet production goals and customer requirements.
Communicate pre-shift forecasts and post-shift performance to leadership.
PERFORMANCE
Monitor and maximize operational efficiency using the earned ratio and other KPIs.
Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
Address and escalate performance issues promptly.
TRAINING
Support employee cross-training to build a versatile workforce.
Track and manage the training progress of production personnel.
FACILITY & EQUIPMENT
Conduct routine equipment inspections and document any non-compliances, then act accordingly.
Ensure timely repairs and preventative maintenance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
COMMUNICATION
Lead daily toolbox talks and post hourly performance metrics.
Clearly communicate expectations and provide real-time feedback to employees.
Share daily performance summaries with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and HR as needed.
LEADERSHIP
Enforce company policies and standards on the production floor.
Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture.
Conduct employee reviews and develop individualized plans for growth and improvement.
Maintain accurate records on employee performance, production, and machinery data.
KEY TASKS & DUTIES
Ensure employee safety and reduce operational risks.
Plan, assign, and schedule staff based on production needs.
Evaluate material non-compliance; drive root cause and corrective actions.
Communicate OT requirements and proactively resolve production-related issues.
Audit safety, quality, productivity, and material flow frequently.
Verify employee clocking records and attendance each shift.
Keep leadership informed with updated metrics, performance summaries, and staffing needs.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 5 years of experience leading/supervising teams - sheet metal fabrication/machining.
Comfortable with administering rules and policies.
Desire to provide timely, fair, and accurate feedback to employees and leadership
Ability to solve problems to improve performance
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes with mechanical aptitude.
Ability to utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Applications
Ability to analyze data to drive root cause corrective action and employee feedback.
Driven individual who is personable and a team player.
MUST HAVE:
Minimum 5 years of experience leading / supervising teams - sheet metal fabrication / machining.
Comfortable with administering rules and policies.
Desire to provide timely, fair, and accurate feedback to employees and leadership
NICE TO HAVE:
Ability to solve problem to improve performance
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes with mechanical aptitude.
Ability to utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Applications
Ability to analyze data to drive root cause corrective action and employee feedback.
Driven individual who is personable and a team player.
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
401 (k) with Corporate Matching
Employee Assistance Program
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance Program
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (AI) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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Dice Id:
91170652
Position Id:
8711088
Title: Operations Manager
Location:
Chatfield
, MN ( Onsite )
Duration: Full-Time
Tax Term: W2
JD:
OPERATIONS MANAGER - 1ST SHIFT - MANUFACTURING (Flexible 5am 5pm with flexible start/end times)
This organization fosters an environment that promotes creativity, autonomy, and teamwork, offering opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Our environment focuses on having a positive impact on our employees lives. The operations manager is responsible for supporting the manufacturing team, providing direct and timely feedback, coaching and mentoring team members, managing production schedules, assigning work, maintaining performance, overseeing departmental metrics, and supporting company leadership. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
OPERATIONS MANAGER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY
Lead efforts to ensure a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating risks.
Ensure full compliance with safety standards and protocols.
Conduct regular toolbox talks (minimum weekly).
PRODUCTION
Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with the production schedule.
Manage resources and personnel to meet production goals and customer requirements.
Communicate pre-shift forecasts and post-shift performance to leadership.
PERFORMANCE
Monitor and maximize operational efficiency using the earned ratio and other KPIs.
Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
Address and escalate performance issues promptly.
TRAINING
Support employee cross-training to build a versatile workforce.
Track and manage the training progress of production personnel.
FACILITY & EQUIPMENT
Conduct routine equipment inspections and document any non-compliances, then act accordingly.
Ensure timely repairs and preventative maintenance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
COMMUNICATION
Lead daily toolbox talks and post hourly performance metrics.
Clearly communicate expectations and provide real-time feedback to employees.
Share daily performance summaries with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Engineering, and HR as needed.
LEADERSHIP
Enforce company policies and standards on the production floor.
Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture.
Conduct employee reviews and develop individualized plans for growth and improvement.
Maintain accurate records on employee performance, production, and machinery data.
KEY TASKS & DUTIES
Ensure employee safety and reduce operational risks.
Plan, assign, and schedule staff based on production needs.
Evaluate material non-compliance; drive root cause and corrective actions.
Communicate OT requirements and proactively resolve production-related issues.
Audit safety, quality, productivity, and material flow frequently.
Verify employee clocking records and attendance each shift.
Keep leadership informed with updated metrics, performance summaries, and staffing needs.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 5 years of experience leading/supervising teams - sheet metal fabrication/machining.
Comfortable with administering rules and policies.
Desire to provide timely, fair, and accurate feedback to employees and leadership
Ability to solve problems to improve performance
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes with mechanical aptitude.
Ability to utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Applications
Ability to analyze data to drive root cause corrective action and employee feedback.
Driven individual who is personable and a team player.
MUST HAVE:
Minimum 5 years of experience leading / supervising teams - sheet metal fabrication / machining.
Comfortable with administering rules and policies.
Desire to provide timely, fair, and accurate feedback to employees and leadership
NICE TO HAVE:
Ability to solve problem to improve performance
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes with mechanical aptitude.
Ability to utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Applications
Ability to analyze data to drive root cause corrective action and employee feedback.
Driven individual who is personable and a team player.
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
401 (k) with Corporate Matching
Employee Assistance Program
9 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance Program
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (AI) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Report this job
Dice Id:
91170652
Position Id:
8711088
Job ID: 487141003
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025
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