Operations Manager

WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE:

At Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers, we work as a team to manufacturer boat propellers using an investment casting process. We make high quality products while supporting our teams and local communities by providing great careers in a safe, respectful, and innovative environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within an investment casting environment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role oversees supervisors and production teams across multiple shifts, drives continuous improvement, and ensures adherence to cost, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.

This is an on-site position. Relocation assistance may be offered to qualified candidates relocating to the area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Operations Leadership

·      Lead and manage production operations across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and

cost targets

·      Directly supervise and develop production supervisors and team leads

·      Coordinate production scheduling, labor planning, and capacity utilization

Investment Casting Process Oversight

·      Ensure consistent execution of investment casting processes, including pattern making, shell building,

melting, pouring, heat treatment, and finishing

·      Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions

·      Partner with engineering and quality teams on process improvements and defect reduction

Continuous Improvement

·      Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement initiatives

·      Identify waste, improve throughput, and reduce scrap and rework

·      Lead Kaizen events and support standardized work initiatives

Safety & Compliance

·      Promote and enforce a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety

standards

·      Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions

·      Support environmental and regulatory compliance efforts

People Development & Culture

·      Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and hourly team members

·      Support training, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives

·      Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Performance Management

·      Track and report key manufacturing KPIs (OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, on-time delivery)

·      Use data-driven decision-making to improve operational results

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

·      5–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with significant experience in investment casting

·      Proven experience leading production teams in a multi-shift environment

·      Strong knowledge of casting processes, metallurgy basics, and manufacturing best practices

·      Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency

·      Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

·      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

·      Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification

·      Experience in steel or specialty alloy casting environments

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US

• Learning & Development: Tuition assistance is available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
• Rest & Relaxation: 12 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting first day of the month following date of hire.
• Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of investment casting technology.
• Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.