Description

SupplyPoint is seeking a highly capable Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production excellence while driving scalability, discipline, and continuous improvement across operations. This leader will oversee production operations, planning and forecasting, warehouse and inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure reliability, efficiency, and delivery performance.

This role requires someone who is deeply operational, forward-thinking, data-driven, and passionate about creating structure, clarity, and accountability on the shop floor. A strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Collaborate but own production, production planning, scheduling, and forecasting to meet customer demand and strategic growth initiatives
• Drive inventory discipline including material flow, stock accuracy, and optimization
• Partner closely with Engineering on process improvements, launches, and production readiness
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure end-to-end operational alignment
• Establish KPIs and leverage data to inform decisions and drive performance improvement
• Embed Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies across operations
• Develop, mentor, and build capability within front-line leaders and production teams
• Strengthen communication, accountability, and consistent execution across shifts

Requirements

Ideal Background:

• 7+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience
• Proven experience leading production teams and improving operational performance
• Strong planning, forecasting, and capacity management capability
• Hands-on Lean / 5S experience with measurable impact
• Demonstrated ability to stabilize environments, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement
• Experience partnering with Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership presence, calm, structured, credible, and people-focused
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership

Attributes That Matter:

• Steady, composed leadership under pressure
• Data-driven decision-maker
• Practical problem solver
• Respectful, direct, and team-oriented
• Ownership mindset with high integrity

Confidentiality:

This search is confidential. Candidates will be vetted discreetly and conversations will be handled with complete sensitivity.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

 Work Location: In person