Operations Manager – Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in Pawling, NY. The role focuses on driving efficiency, safety and quality while ensuring on‑time delivery and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, addressing product, process and personnel issues promptly.
• Analyze and improve operational procedures using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet corporate goals for safety, quality, on‑time delivery, lead time and profitability.
• Monitor key performance indicators, perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise staff to maintain high morale and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, NUPIC, OSHA and environmental regulations and maintain all training records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of management experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• ISO 9001 standards
• Daily Visual Management
• Root cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation
• Experience with ERP systems