Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Currie, North Carolina
Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are met
• Manage and coordinate production schedules to optimize throughput and efficiency
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards
• Monitor performance metrics and utilize data-driven insights to improve processes
• Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and production teams to foster a high-performance culture
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, setting clear expectations and holding teams accountable
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Lean methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Partner with engineering to support equipment performance, upgrades, and modernization efforts
• Support the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and HR to ensure cross-departmental alignment with customer commitments and operational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience in a production environment
• Proven experience leading teams and managing production schedules
• Strong knowledge of performance metrics, production planning, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite with consistent shop floor presence

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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