Operations Manager

The Operations Manager oversees day-to-day operations at one or more manufacturing plants or facilities, focusing on improving production efficiency, driving cost savings, and ensuring quality and safety standards. This role is integral to enhancing the organization's financial performance through continuous process improvement, resource optimization, and strategic workforce management.

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
• Work Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan (On-Site)
• Travel: Up to 10%
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity.
• Identify and implement best practices and process improvements that optimize cost, reduce lead time, and enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between production goals and business objectives.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive manufacturing plan and production schedule that balances demand with capacity, maximizing output while minimizing overhead costs.
• Adjust production schedules as needed to accommodate changes in customer demand, resource availability, or equipment performance.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce quality control standards, ensuring products meet organizational and industry standards.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols, ensuring all employees follow safety regulations and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Track and report on vendor performance, ensuring that external suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Manage staffing levels to optimize labor costs, adjusting schedules as needed to meet production targets without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring clear communication and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulations.
• Complete all necessary documentation fully and accurately, including production reports, safety audits, and compliance checks.
• Promote and enforce 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across all operational areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong decision-making skills, particularly under pressure, with the ability to prioritize tasks and resources effectively.
• Proven ability to manage manufacturing processes, labor resources, and materials to optimize cost, output, and quality.
• A proactive approach to driving change, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
  

Qualifications (Required)

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or operations, with a proven track record in managing production teams and driving process improvements.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, lean production methodologies, and operational efficiency initiatives.
  
  

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About MacLean-Fogg

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Why Join MacLean-Fogg?

Benefits

At MacLean-Fogg, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth, well-being, and financial security:

• Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100%.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Support for Growing Families: We provide paid parental leave to support all parents during important family milestones.
• HSA & FSA Plan Options: Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
• Wellness Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness equipment rebates, and mental health support through Spring Health, offering free therapy sessions.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
• Disability Coverage: Income protection during life's unexpected challenges, ensuring you feel supported.
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts: Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible benefits tailored to meet your family’s needs.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion at MacLean-Fogg

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain record-keeping requirements. MacLean-Fogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, please contact [email protected].