Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager Location: Los Angeles, CA — On-siteSchedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Employment Type: Full-timeReports to: Company leadership About the Role We are an established manufacturer seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily shop operations and participate in production. The role is approximately 50% management and administrative work and 50% hands-on work, depending on production needs. You will coordinate employees, purchasing, suppliers, inventory, and shipping while personally inspecting products, assembling smaller components, and boxing finished goods. Success requires strong organization, consistent follow-through, and a willingness to work alongside the team. Responsibilities Daily Production Leadership Begin operations at 7:00 a.m. with a 10-minute team meeting covering each department’s work, progress, priorities, and obstacles. Assign daily responsibilities around orders, deadlines, materials, and capacity. Monitor progress, verify completion, and adjust assignments as needed. Hold employees accountable for workmanship, productivity, and follow-through. Balance supervisory duties with hands-on production assignments. Order Tracking and Follow-Up Maintain the operations management document with priorities, open items, owners, and deadlines. Review order-related tickets and follow issues through resolution. Check and respond to operational emails. Review orders and communicate urgent requirements, shortages, and delays to the Shipping Manager. Review and update production travelers showing each batch’s manufacturing stage; identify stalled work and missing materials. Escalate issues requiring management decisions with recommended next steps. Purchasing and Supplier Coordination Prepare purchasing sheets for shop supplies, consumables, tools, and operating needs. Place approved orders for materials, components, supplies, and outside services. Follow up with suppliers and processing partners on status, quantities, quality requirements, and completion dates. Coordinate drop-offs and pickups. Plan longer-lead purchases, including die-cast components and brass from designated suppliers. Set purchasing quantities and timing around inventory, demand, lead times, and production schedules. Report supplier delays, pricing changes, and material availability concerns. Inventory and Lot Management Organize and count finished goods on a recurring schedule. Maintain accurate raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods records. Create and assign production lots based on orders and stock requirements. Ensure proper lot identification and documentation. Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies. Complete recurring inventory and supply chain planning alongside daily priorities. Hands-On Production and Quality Control Personally inspect components, work in progress, and finished products. Audit products against specifications and quality standards. Document defects, identify recurring issues, and coordinate corrective action. Verify product quality before shipment. Assemble smaller parts and subassemblies. Pack finished products with correct quantities, protection, and labeling. Work alongside employees to complete orders and relieve bottlenecks. Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area. Shipping and Receiving Coordinate shipping and receiving with the Shipping Manager. Verify incoming materials and outside processing work for quantity, condition, and purchasing requirements. Align production completion with shipping commitments. Monitor UPS tracking for delayed, stalled, or potentially lost shipments. Follow up with UPS, coordinate resolution, and keep affected team members informed. Timecards and Administration Review employee timecards for accuracy and completeness. Resolve missing punches and discrepancies; prepare information for management or payroll. Track and report attendance issues affecting production coverage. Maintain or…

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