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Horseheads, NY
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Operations Lead

Operations Lead

Pay: 30-32/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operations Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating production activities, managing team performance, monitoring operational results, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing operations and the ability to lead teams, solve problems, and maintain accountability in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations across assigned departments.

  • Establish daily and weekly production priorities to ensure schedules and deadlines are met.

  • Monitor production performance, identify obstacles, and implement corrective actions.

  • Lead, coach, and develop production leads, supervisors, and manufacturing employees.

  • Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment, and resources are available to meet production demands.

  • Monitor key performance indicators, including productivity, labor utilization, quality, efficiency, and schedule performance.

  • Promote a workplace culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, and manufacturing processes.

  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, sales, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain production flow.

  • Ensure employees follow established procedures, technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

  • Communicate production challenges, capacity limitations, and operational concerns to management.

  • Help develop and implement effective production tracking and management systems.

  • Establish clear performance expectations and ensure employees are held accountable for results.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing or operations experience.

  • Demonstrated experience leading daily manufacturing operations.

  • Proven ability to lead production teams, coach employees, and address performance concerns.

  • Strong understanding of production scheduling, workflow management, and operational efficiency.

  • Ability to monitor performance metrics and use data to identify areas for improvement.

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a changing production environment.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

  • Strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and employee accountability.
     

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