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Operations Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Naugatuck, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 150000 - 170000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Nesco Resource is seeking an Operations Manager to join our clients team located in New Haven County.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing and supply chain operations for a well-established highly technical manufacturer serving industries including Aerospace Defense Medical and other advanced technology ideal candidate is a hands-on results-driven manufacturing leader who is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment. This individual will bring strong problem-solving abilities operational discipline and a commitment to quality customer satisfaction continuous improvement and employee development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across Production Quality Materials/Purchasing Shipping Tooling Maintenance and Facilities
Establish operational priorities KPIs and accountability systems
Drive improvements in throughput labor efficiency scrap reduction setup time and schedule attainment
Implement and strengthen Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
Improve workflow manufacturing processes inventory management and facility utilization
Drive initiatives toward 99% on-time delivery
Support compliance with ISO and/or AS9100 quality standards
Partner with Quality leadership to improve KPIs corrective actions response times and PPM performance
Oversee production planning purchasing inventory management and supplier performance
Support cost-reduction and supply-chain optimization initiatives
Coach and develop managers supervisors and production personnel
Partner with Human Resources on hiring workforce planning employee development and performance management
Promote a safe professional accountable and collaborative manufacturing environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree required; Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management or related discipline preferred
10 years of manufacturing leadership experience within a technical manufacturing environment
Minimum 5 years of management experience leading cross-functional operations teams
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and continuous improvement
Experience with ERP/MRP systems production scheduling inventory management and manufacturing KPIs
Working knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 quality systems preferred
Strong analytical organizational communication and leadership abilities
Ability to drive accountability and build high-performing teams
Advanced Microsoft Excel and business reporting skills preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Direct hire with competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays and vacation tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities.
1st shift Monday Friday 8am 5pm
Salary range: $150K; may be willing to go higher for the right candidate
Must pass drug and background screening
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing and supply chain operations for a well-established highly technical manufacturer serving industries including Aerospace Defense Medical and other advanced technology ideal candidate is a hands-on results-driven manufacturing leader who is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment. This individual will bring strong problem-solving abilities operational discipline and a commitment to quality customer satisfaction continuous improvement and employee development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across Production Quality Materials/Purchasing Shipping Tooling Maintenance and Facilities
Establish operational priorities KPIs and accountability systems
Drive improvements in throughput labor efficiency scrap reduction setup time and schedule attainment
Implement and strengthen Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
Improve workflow manufacturing processes inventory management and facility utilization
Drive initiatives toward 99% on-time delivery
Support compliance with ISO and/or AS9100 quality standards
Partner with Quality leadership to improve KPIs corrective actions response times and PPM performance
Oversee production planning purchasing inventory management and supplier performance
Support cost-reduction and supply-chain optimization initiatives
Coach and develop managers supervisors and production personnel
Partner with Human Resources on hiring workforce planning employee development and performance management
Promote a safe professional accountable and collaborative manufacturing environment
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree required; Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management or related discipline preferred
10 years of manufacturing leadership experience within a technical manufacturing environment
Minimum 5 years of management experience leading cross-functional operations teams
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and continuous improvement
Experience with ERP/MRP systems production scheduling inventory management and manufacturing KPIs
Working knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 quality systems preferred
Strong analytical organizational communication and leadership abilities
Ability to drive accountability and build high-performing teams
Advanced Microsoft Excel and business reporting skills preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Direct hire with competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays and vacation tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities.
1st shift Monday Friday 8am 5pm
Salary range: $150K; may be willing to go higher for the right candidate
Must pass drug and background screening
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
