Manufacturing Operations Manager
Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. WPI provides superior contracting services for drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, fireproofing, firestopping, stucco, claddings, painting, windows, doors/frames/hardware, and more.
Since WPI's inception in 1972, we have provided award-winning construction without sacrificing integrity, safety, or efficiency. We are proud that a significant percentage of our business comes from repeat customers. Our service-oriented, fast-track approach, coupled with an attention to detail has resulted in a superior reputation within our industry. We work hard every day to earn our customers' trust and confidence.
Throughout our history, our dedication to our employees, quality of work, and customers has set us apart. The strongest characteristic of our organization is the prominent level of pride we take in every job we complete. Our employees are driven to do the job right the first time without compromise. Lastly, our customers choose WPI based on the emphasis we place on communication, trust, and respect.
Position Summary:
Western Partitions Inc. (WPI) is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead all manufacturing operations within a WAI production facility. This position is responsible for the overall performance of the facility, including production output, labor management, safety performance, quality control, productivity, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Sr. Management, Manufacturing Engineers, Safety Professionals, Quality Control, Design Engineers, Human Resources, and Administrative teams to drive operational excellence and support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations Leadership: Lead manufacturing operations and teams to achieve safety, quality, and delivery goals while driving accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.
- Production Schedule Management: Oversee and optimize manufacturing operations, production schedules, and resource utilization to meet customer requirements, maximize efficiency, and eliminate workflow bottlenecks.
- Labor Management: Manage manufacturing workforce planning, staffing, productivity, and performance to ensure labor efficiency, accountability, employee development, and retention.
- Safety Leadership: Lead facility safety initiatives by ensuring regulatory compliance, driving a proactive safety culture, and promoting accountability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
- Quality Management: Maintain quality performance and customer compliance by driving quality standards, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the manufacturing process.
- Continuous Improvement Process Optimization: Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize processes, enhance safety and quality, reduce waste and costs, increase capacity, and drive operational efficiency through data-driven improvements.
- KPI Management Performance Reporting: Establish, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs to drive performance improvements, achieve business objectives, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate across engineering, safety, quality, HR, procurement, and project teams to support operational improvements, product introductions, and business objectives while meeting customer and project requirements.
- Facility Equipment Management: Ensure the facility and equipment remain safe, organized, efficient, and production-ready by overseeing maintenance, asset utilization, infrastructure requirements, and capacity planning for future growth.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum 7-10 years of manufacturing leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading supervisors and large production.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, labor management, safety, and quality systems.
- Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience using ERP, MES, and manufacturing reporting.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, manufacturing safety practices, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to analyze operational data and drive performance improvements through KPI management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Data Center Experience: Construction, Manufactured Component Supplier, or Operations.
- Experience managing fabrication, assembly, powder coating, or industrial manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of capacity planning, takt time management, and facility.
- Experience supporting multi-disciplinary teams across operations, engineering, quality, and safety functions.
- Experience leading operational growth and manufacturing expansion.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth and training opportunities.
- Retirement plan options.
WPI provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
WPI is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
