Operations Manager

Job Location: Cleveland, Ohio - Relocation Available

Job Title: Operations Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead and manage our production team effectively. This role requires a proactive individual to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinate team activities, and drive continuous improvement in our operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety programs, quality requirements, and OPX initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate production team member activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.

• Utilize EOS Toolkit to coach the team, set clear expectations, and maintain effective relationships.

• Assist team members with troubleshooting and ensuring they have necessary tools and materials.

• Review production plans with team members and communicate priorities.

• Mentor team members and counsel to improve performance as needed.

• Promote core values and strategic plan of the company.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes.

• Support quality improvements and on-time delivery to meet customer success.

• Continuously assess staffing needs based on business requirements.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.

• Conduct quarterly conversations to maintain communication and expectations.

• Perform administrative duties including payroll, time off requests, and policy administration.

Essential Skills

• Operations management

• Supervision

• Project management

• Lean manufacturing

• Production management

• Continuous improvement

• Compliance with safety and quality initiatives

• Leadership communication

• Program management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing management experience

• Experience in welding and/or steel fabrication is a plus

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Willingness to make decisions and be accountable

• Open and honest communication

• Respects confidentiality

• Promotes a positive environment

• Integrity and commitment to success

• Dependable and flexible with schedule and time commitment

• Proactive approach

Why Work Here?

Enjoy quarterly profit sharing options, comprehensive benefits including dental and life insurance, 401k options, and 10 paid holidays. We also offer a clothing allowance and job security with over 20 years of government contracts.

Work Environment

Join a company founded in 1940, known for producing components for construction cranes, mining equipment, defense projects, and more. Our specialized business units and multiple facilities provide over 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space, employing over 200 team members. With fourth-generation family leadership, we maintain values akin to family-run firms while being forward-thinking and professional.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Please ask recruiter for company benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.