Facilities Operations Manager

New Milford, CT

We are in search of an experienced Operations Manager to join a manufacturing company as a leader. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of the plant, including production, quality, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, supply chain, inventory control, safety, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, delivery, safety, and cost goals. This role involves managing personnel, production schedules, inventory, quality control, and resource allocation while promoting process improvement and collaboration across different functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations in production, quality assurance, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Manage manufacturing schedules and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Develop production schedules for timely order fulfillment.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other teams for seamless operations.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and capital expenditures.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Contribute to strategic planning for production capacity and process improvement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate with supply chain teams for timely procurement.
• Lead operational audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and certifications.
• Perform other duties as required.

Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities

The Operations Manager directly oversees supply chain, quality, and production leadership functions and frontline operational performance. Responsibilities include staffing, training, employee development, team building, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and fostering a culture of accountability and improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of operations or supply chain management experience in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP systems.