Operations Manager Precision Manufacturing East Cleveland Suburb, OH | Onsite | $130,000$140,000+Are you a proven manufacturing leader with experience in investment casting, wax manufacturing, ceramics, or aerospace production? Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a key precision manufacturing operation supporting the production of highly engineered components. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, staffing, cost control, equipment and tooling coordination, and continuous improvement. You will lead production teams and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, and other operational leaders to improve throughput and overall performance.
What We're Looking For:
5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including significant operations leadership Investment casting experience strongly preferred Experience in wax manufacturing, wax pattern production, ceramics manufacturing, or related investment-casting processes is highly desirable Aerospace manufacturing experience is a strong plus Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Area Manager, Department Manager, or similar leadership experience Proven success leading production teams and improving safety, quality, throughput, delivery, and cost Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 6S, TOC, or other structured continuous improvement experience Strong understanding of production planning, capacity, labor utilization, scheduling, and cost control Experience partnering with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Planning Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills Hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the production floor Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered Especially interested in candidates with backgrounds such as: Wax Department / Wax Manufacturing leadership Ceramics manufacturing leadership Investment Casting operations Aerospace manufacturing operations Injection molding operations within a highly technical manufacturing environment This is an excellent opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader to take ownership of a critical operation within an established organization and make a measurable impact on performance, customer delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. Apply today to learn more.#Operations Manager #Manufacturing Leadership #Investment Casting #Wax Manufacturing #Wax Production #Ceramics Manufacturing #Aerospace Manufacturing #Precision Manufacturing #Lean Manufacturing #Continuous Improvement #Manufacturing Jobs #Cleveland Jobs
