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Pettis Search Partners

Operations Manager

Pettis Search Partners, Hammond, Indiana, United States, 46320

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Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types Annual Bonus

Overview Pettis Search Partners is confidentially seeking an experienced

Operations Manager

to lead day-to-day plant operations and drive continuous improvement across production, quality, and safety performance. This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives on accountability, collaboration, and achieving measurable outcomes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and improve all aspects of daily production and shop-floor operations.

Lead production teams to meet or exceed department KPIs in efficiency, scrap reduction, downtime, and quality.

Manage scheduling to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Drive accountability, problem-solving, and engagement at all levels of the production organization.

Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational goals.

Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to support process changes and new product introductions.

Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Ensure compliance with company, federal, and state safety and environmental standards.

Provide leadership in departmental meetings and improvement projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Minimum

5 years of leadership experience

in a Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments.

Demonstrated success in production performance improvement and KPI management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (ERP, production reporting tools).

Hands-on leader with a passion for continuous improvement and team development.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Production and Management

Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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