Sr. Operations Manager

MAU is hiring a Sr. Operations Manager for our client in Smithfield, NC. As a Sr. Operations Manager, you will drive execution, culture, and KPI improvements at the Smithfield, NC plant while leading its transition to a world-class Lean Manufacturing environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.Benefits Package:401k matchingLife insuranceHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShort-term disabilityLong term disabilityPaid time offShift Information:Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM**Hours vary depending on business needsRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA is a plusBilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable5-8 years of leadership experience in plant or production management within a manufacturing environment; maintenance leadership is a plusGeneral Requirements:Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, and financial statementsExperience with SAP is highly preferredLean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or equivalent education is a plusProven ability to lead and improve cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and qualityDeep knowledge of Lean, process optimization, and other improvement methodologiesStrong leadership in a participative, employee-driven cultureExperience managing operating costs, capital projects, and maintenance budgetsExcellent leadership, communication, coaching, and training skillsEssential Functions:Foster a world-class safety culture and ensure top-tier safety execution on the production floorDevelop and support floor leaders to achieve performance targets, acting as a strong leadership presenceOversee daily operations to meet financial and operational goalsAnalyze production, quality, and maintenance reports to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain KPI improvementsMonitor and adjust production processes to maintain efficiency, quality, and cost-effectivenessCollaborate with engineering to optimize equipment and production qualityAlign plant objectives with safety, people, delivery, cost, and equipment utilization goalsDrive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, employee development, and teamworkEncourage innovation and employee-driven improvements across operationsProvide leadership in resolving critical operating issues to ensure production continuityStandardize procedures, implement best practices, and promote a visual factory approachMAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE

Created: 2025-02-21