🚀 Manufacturing Operations Manager | Lead Manufacturing Excellence Onsite – Lancaster, PA

Are you a proven operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving results across production, supply chain, quality, and logistics? We're seeking a Operations Manager to lead plant operations for a growing manufacturer of high-quality architectural and perimeter security products. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager and responsible for optimizing performance across materials, scheduling, production, quality, and logistics.

What You'll Do:

• ✅ Lead and oversee all plant operations to ensure on-time delivery, quality, safety, and efficiency
• ✅ Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational excellence
• ✅ Manage cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Materials, Scheduling, and Logistics
• ✅ Develop and execute operating budgets, CAPEX plans, and annual operational strategies
• ✅ Support new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment implementation
• ✅ Build, coach, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork, manage a staff of 15 people
• ✅ Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For:

• ✔ 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with an Associates or Bachelors Degree (10+ years considered in lieu of degree)
• ✔ 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex manufacturing environment
• ✔ Experience supporting U.S. Government projects is a plus
• ✔ Strong knowledge of production, supply chain, quality, logistics, and safety regulations
• ✔ Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• ✔ U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• 💰 Competitive Compensation – Salary range 110K to 125K
• 🏥 Blue Cross Medical & Dental Coverage
• ✅ Company-Paid Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 🏖 Generous PTO & Sick Time
• 📈 401(k) with Company Match
• ✈ Occasional Domestic & International Travel Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make a significant impact in an organization that supports critical security and government-related projects. an EOE/Vets/Disabilities IND 4