manufacturing operations manager.

Elevate your career with a premier local manufacturer where precision meets operational excellence. We are seeking a high-caliber Manufacturing Operations Manager to spearhead our production floor—someone who thrives in high-stakes, regulated environments where strict compliance is the baseline, not the exception. Whether your expertise lies in navigating the rigorous AS9100 tolerances of aerospace, the sterile complexity of medical device manufacturing (ISO 13485), the fast-paced compliance of food & beverage, or the high-volume throughput of precision CNC machining, your strategic vision will directly drive our facility's scaling efforts. If you are a continuous-improvement champion ready to mentor a skilled technical workforce, optimize advanced equipment, and champion world-class quality systems, this is your opportunity to make a measurable footprint.

salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Direct daily floor operations, schedule labor, and optimize machine capacity to meet delivery targets and track KPIs (OEE, scrap, on-time delivery).
  
  
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all production processes conform strictly to ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Partner with Quality team on root-cause analysis (CAPA), NCRs, and third-party audits.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen) to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, and minimize material waste.
  
  
• Maintenance & Inventory: Coordinate with supply chain to align raw materials with production goals. Oversee preventative maintenance schedules to maximize machine uptime.
  
  
• Safety: Enforce OSHA compliance and foster a zero-injury culture.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production leadership experience in a precision machining or industrial manufacturing environment.
  
  
• Deep operational experience working within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified facility.
  
  
• Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP).
  
  
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and hold technical floor teams accountable.
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

wearing steel toe shoes

standing for 6 hours at one time

working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

Business operations

Project Manager

Materials Management

Line Management

Documentation of Operations

Organization

Prioritizing

Working Independently

Decision Making

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Leading

Microsoft Office

Influencing

ISO9001

Lean Manufacturing

ISO9100

Safety

5S Knowledge

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Manager

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.