Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager Duties and Responsibilities

A Manufacturing Operations Manager oversees the overall manufacturing

operation, including production, employees, equipment, safety, quality,

inventory, costs, and coordination between departments. The primary goal is to

ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, within budget,

and according to quality standards.

Production and Operations Management

Plan, direct, and oversee daily manufacturing operations.

Develop production schedules based on customer orders, deadlines,

staffing, materials, and equipment availability.

Ensure production goals and delivery deadlines are met.

Monitor workflow, productivity, production capacity, and equipment

utilization.

Identify and resolve production delays, bottlenecks, and operational

problems.

Coordinate operations across multiple departments, production lines, or

shifts.

Adjust staffing, schedules, and resources according to changing production

demands.

Ensure standard operating procedures are followed.

Provide regular production and operations reports to senior management.

Employee Leadership and Supervision

Supervise production managers, supervisors, team leaders, and

manufacturing employees.

Establish performance expectations and departmental goals.

Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop employees.

Monitor employee attendance, conduct, productivity, and work quality.

Approve work schedules, shift assignments, overtime, timecards, and

vacation requests.

Address employee performance or disciplinary issues according to

company policies.

Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.

Ensure adequate staffing levels for each production shift.

Develop succession and cross-training plans for critical positions.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment.

Enforce safety policies and the proper use of personal protective

equipment (PPE).

Ensure employees are properly trained before operating machinery.

Conduct safety meetings, workplace inspections, and risk assessments.

Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, hazards, and near-miss incidents.

Develop corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and all applicable regulations.

Maintain required safety, training, inspection, and incident records.

Support environmental, sanitation, and industry-specific compliance

programs.

Quality Control

Ensure manufactured products meet customer requirements and company

specifications.

Work closely with quality-control personnel to prevent and resolve quality

problems.

Review product defects, rejected materials, rework, and customer

complaints.

Implement corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure inspection and testing procedures are properly followed.

Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Prepare departments for customer, regulatory, and internal audits.

Promote a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing operation.

Cost and Budget Management

Develop and manage manufacturing operating budgets.

Monitor labor, overtime, material, maintenance, and operating expenses.

Control manufacturing costs without compromising safety or product

quality.

Analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures.

Reduce waste, scrap, rework, downtime, and unnecessary expenses.

Review financial and operational performance reports.

Approve purchases and expenditures within assigned authority.

Help establish annual budgets, forecasts, and capital improvement plans.

Equipment and Maintenance Coordination

Ensure manufacturing equipment is properly maintained and available for

production.

Coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

Monitor equipment downtime and identify recurring mechanical problems.

Work with maintenance teams to minimize production interruptions.

Evaluate the need for equipment repairs, replacements, or upgrades.

Ensure maintenance records and equipment inspections are completed.

Participate in decisions regarding new machinery, technology, and

automation.

Inventory and Supply Chain Coordination

Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and supply-chain departments.

Ensure raw materials and production supplies are available when needed.

Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and excessive inventory.

Address supplier delays and material-quality problems.

Improve the movement of materials through production and warehouse

areas.

Support accurate inventory counts and proper material handling.

Coordinate finished-product availability with shipping and customer

deadlines.

Continuous Improvement

Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Improve productivity, workflow, product quality, and equipment efficiency.

Lead continuous-improvement and cost-reduction projects.

Develop and update policies, procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.

Evaluate plant layouts, labor requirements, production methods, and

technology.

Standardize successful practices across departments and shifts.

Encourage employees to recommend operational improvements.

Departmental Coordination and Communication

Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, purchasing,

shipping, sales, human resources, and finance.

Conduct operations meetings with managers, supervisors, and department

leaders.

Communicate production priorities, operational changes, and customer

requirements.

Escalate serious safety, quality, staffing, equipment, or delivery problems.

Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Support strategic planning and long-term manufacturing objectives.

Key Performance Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is commonly responsible for results

involving:

Employee and workplace safety

Product quality and defect rates

Production output and efficiency

On-time completion and delivery

Labor and overtime expenses

Equipment uptime and maintenance

Material usage, waste, and scrap

Inventory accuracy

Budget performance

Employee attendance, training, and retention

Customer satisfaction

Regulatory compliance

The Manufacturing Operations Manager may perform additional responsibilities

assigned by senior management based on the company’s operational

requirements.

15+ years of experience required!

For more information please call 909 724 4600