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Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Cooperidge Consulting FirmElmira, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Plant Operations Leader. This role is responsible for overseeing 24 / 7 manufacturing operations in a high-performance facility. The leader will ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, accountability, and the ability to align plant operations with strategic business objectives.

In this role, you will

  • Lead daily plant operations across production, quality, engineering, materials, HR, and support teams
  • Establish a culture of trust, communication, accountability, and performance metrics
  • Align plant objectives with overall business strategy focused on safety, quality, and efficiency
  • Provide leadership in employee relations, coaching, training, and performance management
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and technical standards
  • Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to achieve targets and solve challenges
  • Lead a team of 20–30 salaried employees while coordinating with vendors and suppliers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, including 5+ years in operations leadership
  • Strong expertise in process improvement, change management, and operational optimization
  • Proven leadership skills in building trust, accountability, and developing talent
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards
  • Excellent communication skills, able to engage from shop floor to executive level
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Flexibility and availability to support 24 / 7 operations, including holidays if needed
  • Benefits

  • Full-time roles offering overtime and weekend work opportunities
  • Competitive hourly wages plus potential quarterly bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
  • Life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Employee discount programs and perks
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