Operations Manager

About the Opportunity

Korn Ferry has partnered with a growing consumer products manufacturing organization seeking an Operations Manager to play a key leadership role within its manufacturing operation. This organization has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, customized products through a vertically integrated production environment and is continuing to invest in operational excellence, talent development, and scalable growth.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This individual will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by developing people, improving processes, and driving operational performance across the facility.

This position offers a strong path for advancement for a high-potential manufacturing leader interested in growing into broader operations leadership positions, including Plant Manager opportunities.

The Role

The Operations Manager will plan, develop, and lead a manufacturing team to achieve exceptional results in safety, quality, customer delivery, and operational efficiency. This leader will be accountable for implementing and sustaining standardized production and material flow processes that drive performance and support business objectives.

Success in this role requires a hands-on leadership style, strong communication skills, and a passion for coaching and developing teams. The Operations Manager will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence while ensuring performance goals are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and implement standardized production and material flow processes that improve efficiency and consistency.
• Drive operational improvements through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular performance feedback and development planning.
• Create a results-oriented culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure employees are trained, cross-functional, and equipped to support evolving business needs.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve business objectives.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and workplace safety.
• Lead with a people-first approach while maintaining high standards for operational performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading teams in a fast-paced production setting.
• Experience implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong performance management, coaching, and employee development experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through both people leadership and process improvement.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a high-growth environment. They possess a track record of building strong teams, driving operational improvements, and creating scalable manufacturing processes. This individual is equally comfortable leading from the production floor and collaborating with senior leadership to support the long-term growth and success of the organization.

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