Operations Manager (manufacturing)

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all production areas to ensure goals for safety, quality, and efficiency are achieved.

• Ensure completion of all assigned projects within established timelines, approved budgets, and quality standards.

• Manage and monitor corrective actions to address process issues and prevent recurrence.

• Maintain high standards of product quality and on-time delivery with no missing components.

• Implement and oversee the Change Control Style Matrix to ensure structured, documented, and approved process changes in a timely manner.

• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and employee performance metrics to measure and drive operational excellence.

Continuous Improvement & Process Management

• Provide expertise and support in metal manufacturing technologies and processes. Coordinate and drive initiatives related to new equipment selection, integration, and automation when required.

• Lead change management activities to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability.

• Engage all levels of management to identify and implement best practices that improve production efficiency and streamline functions.

• Review and approve proposals, budgets, and cost analyses for ongoing and new projects.

• Evaluate schedules, cost constraints, operational specifications, and materials selection, including vendor qualification.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and performance management for all production staff.

• Foster a collaborative environment where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are top priorities.

• Set clear performance expectations and guide employees to meet or exceed company standards.

• Support cross-functional collaboration between production, quality assurance, logistics, and office teams.

Strategic and Financial Oversight

• Drive profitable, business-oriented processsolutions that align with manufacturing standards.

• Contribute to operational budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

• Track and report production performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience within a supervisory role

• Post-secondary related education is a plus

• Experience with Global Shop or related ERP software would be considered an asset

• Understand OHSA plus safety regulations and lead by example a must

• Great organizational and time management skills to lead, schedule and coordinate a team to complete multiple tasks

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire team members.

• Proven ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge of equipment maintenance, assembly, and process optimization.

• Able to perform effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.