Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager to lead and optimize the supply chain and manufacturing operations within an automotive Tier 1 automotive manufacturing operation supplying OEM customers. In this pivotal role you must provide strategic and operational leadership for Production, Materials, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement functions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence operational efficiency in a fast-paced, innovative automotive manufacturing setting. The Operations Manager is responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all manufacturing operations within a high-volume automotive injection molding environment.
• Drive operational excellence across Production, Materials, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Logistics.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and OEM expectations.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, scrap, PPM, downtime, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with corporate leadership regarding operational performance, budgeting, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
• Support new product launches and program management activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Ability to analyze complex supply chain data for strategic insights using supply chain analytics tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments such as manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and quality assurance. Join us as we drive innovation in automotive manufacturing by ensuring our operations are efficient, agile, and resilient!
• Establish accountability and performance expectations across all departments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of automotive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading multiple functional departments.
• Experience supporting Tier 1 automotive customers and OEM requirements.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with IATF 16949 systems and audits.
• Proven leadership of multi-shift manufacturing operations.

Preferred:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Experience leading launch and program management activities.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Change Management
• Team Development
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Results Orientation

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Tell me about the most successful operational improvement or business outcome you have achieved in your career?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
• supporting Tier 1 OEM: 5 years (Preferred)
• Leading multiple functional departments: 5 years (Preferred)
• plastic injection molding: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverside, MO 64150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person