Operations Manager

ABOUT US The Farmington Hills, MI site was established in 2005. Our 50,000 square foot facility employs approximately 150 team members. Our site focuses primarily on plasma spray coating (HA, TPS) in the spine and large joint for orthopedic implants that enable a longer, active life. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, medical benefits, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com. SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America) A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving performance across the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved within a large and complex manufacturing area. This role provides leadership for both 1st and 2nd shift production operations, supporting frontline leaders and team members while maintaining a strong, visible presence. Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources, the Operations Manager executes site strategies related to manufacturing performance, capital equipment, and talent development. This leader is responsible for fostering a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement while ensuring daily operations run efficiently and effectively. The Operations Manager reports directly to the Site Leader and serves as a key driver in maintaining operational stability and supporting the success of the production teams. WHAT YOU WILL DO Maintains a visible and engaged presence on the production floor, actively participating in team engagement initiatives, town halls, and site-wide communications to reinforce alignment, transparency, and a strong team culture. Conducts regular check-ins with frontline leaders and team members to stay connected to daily operations, address concerns, reinforce expectations, and ensure consistent communication across shifts. Plant Operations Management Manages operations in accordance with principles, policies and procedures established by the company. Strives to meet and exceed budgeted production and financial goals. Reviews production levels for on-time delivery and past due orders. Analyzes aggregate capacity utilization on a regular basis and makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment. Integrates Lean thinking into the culture and organization. Leads continuous improvement projects and execution of capital projects. Interacts with and positively influences current and potential customers during site visits. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures health, safety, and environmental procedures are consistently followed. Strategic Management Develops and launches short and long-term manufacturing plans, ensuring fulfillment of customer and quality expectations. Contributes information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing appropriate countermeasures for KPIs; identifying and resolving problems. Develops and launches short and long-term manufacturing plans, ensuring fulfillment of customer and quality expectations. Works with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the company's growth objectives. Talent Management Leads and develop team members following the One Orchid global talent management approach to select, manage, and develop our best team. Ensures the growth of our positive business culture through behaviors that align with our core values and leadership competencies. Ensures Performance Goals aligned to support business goals are established and communicated throughout the organization. Ensures team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing job duties independently, including conducting, documenting and evaluating training effectiveness. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS High School Or Equivalent (Required) Bachelor (Preferred) Master (Preferred) EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 5+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment (Required) 3+ Years of experience leading hourly and salaried professional organizations (Required) Exposure to integrated business planning (Sales & Operations Planning process), quality system deployment, and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting (Preferred) 1+ Years of Experience Operating Machining Equipment in a Manufacturing Environment (Preferred) Cross-functional Experience (Preferred) Experience in a FDA Regulated Environment (Preferred) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Professional (PMP) - Practice Management Institute (PMI) (Preferred) KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS Active Learning - Extensive Experience Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience Coaching - Subject-Matter Expertise Communication - Extensive Experience Computer Knowledge - Extensive Experience Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Extensive Experience Effective Presentations - Extensive Experience Information Capture - Working Experience Interpersonal Communication - Extensive Experience Leadership - Extensive Experience Lean Manufacturing - Extensive Experience Managing Multiple Priorities - Extensive Experience Manufacturing Industry - Extensive Experience Manufacturing Regulatory Environment - Extensive Experience Manufacturing Safety - Extensive Experience Operational Functions - Extensive Experience Performance Management and Development - Extensive Experience Quality Management - Extensive Experience Problem Solving - Extensive Experience Standard Operating Procedures - Extensive Experience Team Management and Team Building - Extensive Experience Time management - Extensive Experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Frequently WHAT WE OFFER Opportunity to work in a growing company Ability to help people live a longer, more active life Comprehensive benefit package Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing Teamwork: We are one Orchid Results: Our results matter ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties. Orchid is a contract manufacturer of orthopedic devices (implants and instruments). Watch this video to see how orthopedic procedures impact the lives of our friends and family. Find more information here: Website: www.orchid-ortho.com Hear why two team members are proud to be a part of Orchid in this video. We are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action; see our policy and additional information for US job applicants on orchid-ortho.com/careers. For application accommodation, visit any of our facilities, e-mail recruiting@orchid-ortho.com or call (517) 694-2300 x80910. Arab, AL Santa Ana, CA