Swagelok is hiring: Operations Manager 3rd Shift in Solon

Overview

Shift: 3rd shift
City: Solon
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA.

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. Our dedication to these values has supported our success for 75 years and informs how we work with customers and teammates. We strive to create a culture where employees can grow, learn, and feel a sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading operational excellence within a manufacturing campus on designated shift(s). This role drives daily operations and the collaborative execution of longer-term strategies aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. Success is measured across safety, quality, service, cost, associate engagement, and culture. The role provides critical leadership and coaching to enable continuous team development. This position typically reports to the Manufacturing Manager and has a team of 6-12 Supervisors (direct reports) responsible for leading 100-250 hourly associates (indirect reports).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads by example in a values-based culture, aligns leadership and associates with the company mission, vision, and values; exemplifies servant leadership.
• Drives regimented cadence (Lean Daily Management) through high shop floor engagement to resolve daily operational and personnel issues with limited oversight.
• Leads with a continuous improvement mindset to improve KPIs and achieve goals related to safety, quality, service, cost, and engagement.
• Applies lean tools to drive out operational waste (e.g., CEDAC, DPS, Kaizen).
• Promotes a safety-focused culture; coaches on safety escalations and engages associates to drive positive change.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA) and Swagelok quality management systems.
• Ensures products meet or exceed quality requirements; supports the team with containment, disciplined problem solving, and corrective actions while maintaining product flow.
• Uses business insights to proactively manage labor, capacity, and material constraints; balances resources with business needs.
• Accountable for executing to budget, understanding production variances, and implementing countermeasures to meet goals.
• Administers HR systems and policies (conflict resolution, performance management, development, hiring, discipline, termination) with limited oversight and coaching for the team.
• Develops the supervisory team through coaching, feedback, accountability, and growth opportunities.
• Ensures alignment across operations and support groups; able to field escalations during non-scheduled hours.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or significant relevant work experience
• 4+ years of operations experience (manufacturing or comparable)
• 2+ years of leadership experience

Preferred:

• Experience leading other leaders
• Budget management
• Fluid systems product knowledge
• Shop floor manufacturing experience with strong understanding of manufacturing operations

Critical Competencies

• Communication & Collaboration – builds relationships across functions and with external partners; delivers timely messaging to influence change.
• Influence – gains support and commitment.
• Managing Complexity – navigates gray areas and makes balanced decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Developing Others – mentors and provides growth opportunities; holds teams accountable.
• Associate Engagement – leads by example in a values-based culture.
• Problem Solving – applies lean tools and disciplined problem-solving processes.
• Ownership & Accountability – manages crises and outcomes; holds teams accountable.
• Results Driven – achieves KPIs while balancing objectives.
• Coaching – teaches competencies to others, including supervisors.
• Relationship Management – conflict management, developing others, inspirational leadership, change catalyst.
• Social Awareness – empathy and service orientation.

Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA, FMLA and applicable laws.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with applicable standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

How to Apply

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume, and complete the application.
• Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Swagelok is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties. Swagelok is an at-will employer.