MAU is hiring a Sr. Operations Manager for our client in Smithfield, NC. As a Sr. Operations Manager, you will drive execution, culture, and KPI improvements at the Smithfield, NC plant while leading its transition to a world-class Lean Manufacturing environment.  This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package 401k matching Life insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Short-term disability Long term disability Paid time off Shift Information Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM* *Hours vary depending on business needs
Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA is a plus Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable 5–8 years of leadership experience in plant or production management within a manufacturing environment; maintenance leadership is a plus General Requirements Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, and financial statements Experience with SAP is highly preferred Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or equivalent education is a plus Proven ability to lead and improve cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and quality Deep knowledge of Lean, process optimization, and other improvement methodologies Strong leadership in a participative, employee-driven culture Experience managing operating costs, capital projects, and maintenance budgets Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and training skills Essential Functions Foster a world-class safety culture and ensure top-tier safety execution on the production floor Develop and support floor leaders to achieve performance targets, acting as a strong leadership presence Oversee daily operations to meet financial and operational goals Analyze production, quality, and maintenance reports to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain KPI improvements Monitor and adjust production processes to maintain efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness Collaborate with engineering to optimize equipment and production quality Align plant objectives with safety, people, delivery, cost, and equipment utilization goals Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, employee development, and teamwork Encourage innovation and employee-driven improvements across operations Provide leadership in resolving critical operating issues to ensure production continuity Standardize procedures, implement best practices, and promote a visual factory approach