Operations Manager

360 Recruiting Group | Full time

Waterbury, United States | Posted on 07/30/2026

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• Date Opened 07/30/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Manufacturing
• Salary $120,000-150,000/year DOE
• City Waterbury
• State/Province Connecticut
• Country United States
• Zip/Postal Code 06704

Our client is a successful and stable manufacturing company located in greater Waterbury with a need for an experienced Operations Manager to help run our busy operation. This is a high-impact leadership position reporting directly to the President of the company, with continued opportunity for growth.  

 

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary $120,000 - $150,000/year depending on experience
• Substantial quarterly bonus/incentive program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical benefits
• Direct access to company leadership with the ability to influence operations
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, stable manufacturing company
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement

       

The Position:

Reporting to the President, the Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the facility to ensure efficient and effective operations, with oversight of production, quality, and inventory functions.

 

Job duties include:

• Production planning and scheduling
• Creation of KPIs; monitoring and improvement of production metrics (on time delivery, lead time, waste, and efficiency)
• Training and development of supervisory staff and operators
• Maintaining safety and compliance
• Maintaining machinery and equipment
• Oversight of the quality function, working through and developing the Quality Supervisor
• Inventory control
• Continuous improvement, problem solving, and problem analysis
• Resolution of escalated employee and customer issues
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment and resources

 

 

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years Operations/Production Management experience in a small job shop environment.
• Strong math skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritize tasks
• Basic familiarity with ISO 9001 compliance

 

 If you’re a hard-working, team-oriented, and reliable individual who would like to join a small yet stable company, we want to hear from you! 

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