Top 8074 Operational manager Jobs in Tennessee

Plant Manager
Confidential —Sweetwater, TN
- $145,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Psychiatrist- Outpatient Only
Valor Healthcare, Inc. —McMinnville, TN
- Part-time
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Anodizing Manager
Alu Materials America —Halls, TN
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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NEI - Special Education Teacher with EL Endorsement
Noble Education Initiative, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- From $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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HVAC Service Manager
Strada Services LLC —Knoxville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
Dental Practice Manager
Emergency Dental of America —Nashville, TN
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- OSHA
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Revenue Operations Manager
Homestyle Direct —Franklin, TN
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Laboratory Operations Manager
MLM Medical Labs, LLC —Memphis, TN
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Tax Manager
Dimeta Smith CPA, LLC —Murfreesboro, TN
- From $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Transportation Manager
Confidential —Knoxville, TN
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Forklift
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District Manager- Licensee Business Unit
Majors Management, LLC —Chattanooga, TN
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Merchandising
- Public speaking
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery
Covenant Health —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Hospital
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Nursing Director - Surgical Services
Saint Francis Hospital —Bartlett, TN
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Surgery
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Physical Therapist
Prisma Health —Maryville, TN
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- No experience needed
Payroll Manager
University of Tennessee Medical Center —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Research
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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7d
Kitchen Lead
Alfresco Pasta —Bells, TN
- $52,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Operations Manager
Maddox Industrial Transformer —Dyersburg, TN
- $35.86 - $58.49 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Leadership
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Zipline Guide
ANAKEESTA —Gatlinburg, TN
- $17.12 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- No experience needed
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Electrical Superintendent
Phaze Electric —Lebanon, TN
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Fin-Two Japanese Ale House —Knoxville, TN
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- In-person
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Plant Manager

Confidential
Sweetwater, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $190,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

EHS
Operations management
Operational management
Metrics Reporting
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Production management software
Production planning
Supply chain management
Customer relationship management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Management reporting
Managing manufacturing teams
Root cause analysis
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Factory experience
Cross-functional team management
Financial acumen
Manufacturing company experience
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Plant Manager to provide end‑to‑end leadership across all plant departments, with a clear focus on customer satisfaction, operational transparency, and accountability at every level. This role is responsible for aligning operations, production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and administrative functions to deliver consistent results that meet customer expectations and business objectives.

The successful candidate will be a visible, hands‑on leader who sets clear expectations, holds teams accountable, and builds cross‑functional alignment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and performance ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management of all plant departments, ensuring alignment to customer requirements, company strategy, and financial targets.
Lead with a customer‑first mindset, ensuring on‑time delivery, quality performance, and responsiveness to changing customer needs.
Establish and reinforce a culture of transparency and accountability, including clear performance metrics, regular operating reviews, and consistent follow‑through.
Drive manufacturing excellence by optimizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity across operations.
Oversee production planning and execution using ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MRP tools to ensure schedule adherence and inventory discipline.
Partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to proactively address risks, constraints, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Champion lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and improve throughput.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety‑first culture.
Develop and mentor departmental leaders, building bench strength and accountability throughout the organization.
Provide clear, fact‑based communication to leadership regarding plant performance, challenges, and improvement plans.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations with full plant accountability.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), MRP, and operational reporting.
Proven success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Solid understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and production flow.
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams with authority, clarity, and consistency.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on root cause and sustainable solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field required; advanced certifications or training a plus.

Leadership Attributes

Customer‑focused decision maker
High integrity with a commitment to transparent communication
Results‑driven with strong accountability discipline
Confident leader who fosters collaboration and ownership
Comfortable operating with data, metrics, and performance reviews

Pay: $145,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your target annual salary?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Manufacturing Plant Manager: 5 years (Required)
SAP: 2 years (Preferred)
Financial acumen: 3 years (Preferred)
Customer relationship management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Sweetwater, TN 37874: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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operational manager jobs in tennessee

Plant Manager

Psychiatrist- Outpatient Only

Anodizing Manager

NEI - Special Education Teacher with EL Endorsement

HVAC Service Manager

Dental Practice Manager

Revenue Operations Manager

Laboratory Operations Manager

Tax Manager

Transportation Manager

District Manager- Licensee Business Unit

Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery

Nursing Director - Surgical Services

Physical Therapist

Payroll Manager

Kitchen Lead

Operations Manager

Zipline Guide

Electrical Superintendent

Kitchen Manager

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