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American Made Solutions LLC lists this Operations Manager - Manufacturing & Installation opportunity in kennesaw, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Operations Manager – Manufacturing & InstallationWe are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee project execution, coordination, shipping, and installation operations for a growing manufacturing organization in Kennesaw, GA.This position will lead a team of approximately 4–5 employees and serve as a key operational link between Sales, Project Management/Engineering, Design, Production, Shipping, and Installation.The ideal candidate comes from a manufacturing environment, particularly one involving custom products, fabrication, project-based production, or installation. Candidates with strong operations leadership experience in construction or installation-based businesses will also be considered.This is a highly visible role for someone who can keep multiple projects moving, hold teams accountable, identify problems before they become delays, and ensure commitments to customers are met.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee multiple projects from sales handoff through production, shipping, installation, and final completionLead and manage approximately 4–5 direct reportsEstablish priorities, expectations, and accountability across the teamMonitor project schedules, workloads, deadlines, and resource requirementsCoordinate across Sales, Design, Production, Shipping, Installation, and other internal departmentsIdentify potential scheduling, production, shipping, or installation issues before they impact customersResolve operational problems and remove roadblocks affecting project executionReview project priorities and allocate resources based on customer commitments and production schedulesSupport team members with escalated customer, production, scheduling, shipping, and installation issuesCoordinate installation schedules, available resources, and equipment readinessMonitor shipping and installation performance, quality, productivity, and schedule adherenceEnsure project documentation, communication, and closeout activities are completed accurately and on timeAssist with month-end invoicing and project completion requirementsConduct regular employee check-ins, coaching, performance management, and developmentIdentify opportunities to improve processes, communication, accountability, and operational efficiencyServe as an escalation point when projects fall behind schedule or encounter operational problemsQualificationsPrevious operations leadership experience in manufacturing strongly preferredConstruction, fabrication, installation, or other project-based operations experience will also be consideredPrevious experience supervising or leading employeesStrong understanding of project execution, scheduling, prioritization, and resource planningExperience coordinating work across multiple departments or functional teamsAbility to manage multiple active projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneouslyStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to identify operational risks and develop practical solutionsComfortable holding employees accountable for performance, deadlines, quality, and communicationStrong organizational and follow-through skillsProfessional written and verbal communication skillsComfortable working directly with customers and resolving escalated issuesProficiency with Microsoft Office and general business systemsBachelor's degree preferred but not required. Relevant hands-on leadership and operations experience will be strongly considered.Ideal BackgroundWe are particularly interested in candidates coming from environments such as:ManufacturingMetal fabricationCustom manufacturingConstructionCommercial installationBuilding productsProject-based manufacturingIndustrial equipmentProduction and field installation operationsThe strongest candidate will understand how production schedules, customer commitments, shipping, and field installation all affect one another.What We're Looking ForThis role needs an operator and leader, not simply an administrator.We're looking for someone who can walk into a busy operation, understand what projects are moving and where they're getting stuck, establish priorities, communicate across departments, hold people accountable, and make sure commitments turn into completed projects.You should be comfortable switching between people management, project execution, production priorities, shipping issues, installation scheduling, and customer escalations throughout the day.If you enjoy bringing structure to a fast-moving operation and taking ownership of getting projects across the finish line, we encourage you to apply.Compensation & Schedule$70,000–$75,000 annually, based on experienceMonday–Friday8:00 AM–5:00 PMFully onsite in Kennesaw, GANo regular travel requiredFull-time leadership position
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kennesaw, GA, 30152, US
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