Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Location: Ford City, PA
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0



Overview: Leads daily manufacturing operations, personnel, and cross-functional initiatives to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Execute production schedules and manage labor, equipment, and material resources to meet customer demand.
• Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive accountability for production output.
• Support forecasting, capacity planning, and operational growth initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Support hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning to build a strong team culture.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, throughput, and machine utilization.
• Develop and improve manufacturing systems, procedures, and standard work.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to support decision-making and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that support company growth.
• Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with ISO requirements, customer expectations, and company standards.
• Support corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement activities related to quality and safety.
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Maintenance to align customer demand with manufacturing execution.
• Support new product introductions, project transitions, and strategic business initiatives.
• Remove barriers, improve communication, and drive alignment across departments.

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a machining, metalworking, fabrication, or precision manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing production personnel and daily manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, production flow, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and labor management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience utilizing production metrics and data to drive operational decisions and performance improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Purchasing, and Maintenance functions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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