Operations Manager
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About the Position
Job Title: Operations Manager
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Salary: USD 90.000 - 120.000
Employment Type: Vollzeit
Vital Materials Co., Limited is seeking an Operations Manager to lead all manufacturing activities in a 24/7 environment at Bowling Green, OH. You will drive Lean manufacturing, quality compliance, and continuous improvement while upholding our ownership mindset and teamwork values.
You will plan schedules, identify waste, and coordinate across shifts to meet customer demand and maintain ISO 9001:2015, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA standards. Strong leadership, planning, and communication are essential.
Responsibilities
- Champion Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).
- Plan, organize, and manage operation schedules to meet demand.
- Identify waste and implement cost-saving improvements.
- Lead Kaizen Events and conduct LPAs.
- Drive improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and cycle time.
- Direct manufacturing operations across all shifts.
- Ensure smooth shift-to-shift communication and standardized work.
- Monitor KPIs like throughput and on-time delivery.
- Oversee maintenance programs and spare parts availability.
- Collaborate with Quality for corrective actions and audits.
- Lead 8D problem-solving for root cause analysis.
- Consolidate reports and present performance metrics.
- Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, DFM, DOE, NPI, and 8D problem-solving.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Willingness to work overtime for 24/7 operations.
Core Competencies & Manufacturing Skills
- Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Quality Systems & Audits (ISO 9001:2015)
- Regulatory Compliance (EPA, OSHA, NFPA)
- DFM, DOE, NPI
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes (CNC, assembly, automation)
- Process Engineering & PFMEA
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why)
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Inventory Control (Direct & Spare Parts)
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Team Leadership & Development
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a 24/7 environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
Vital Materials Co., Limited is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, committed to delivering high-quality products and services. We value innovation, integrity, and teamwork, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in all our operations.
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