Operations Manager 2nd Shift

OPERATIONS MANAGER About Voltava: At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything. About the Role: The Operations Manager provides hands-on leadership and strategic direction to drive safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. Partnering closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams, this role oversees production performance, operational readiness, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve plant goals. The ideal candidate is a visible, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, uses data to drive decisions, and builds a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and operational excellence. Through coaching, process optimization, and effective resource management, the Operations Manager helps ensure the team has the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. What You Will Do: Operational Leadership & Production Performance Oversee daily manufacturing and assembly operations to achieve production, sequencing, delivery, quality, and efficiency targets. Lead operational launch activities, production readiness, and manufacturing area layout and workflow planning. Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities, resolve operational challenges, and meet business objectives. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and First Time Through Quality (FTTQ), and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps. Drive line balancing, resource optimization, and process improvements to increase productivity and operational efficiency. Manage labor utilization, overtime, time and attendance, and operational budgets. Support plant projects and pursue opportunities to improve operational performance and business results. People Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop Shift Managers and manufacturing team members, promoting accountability, engagement, and professional growth. Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, leading by example and providing hands-on guidance and support. Ensure team members have the resources, tools, and training necessary to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Oversee on-the-job training, development plans, and performance reviews while identifying skill gaps and recommending development opportunities. Build strong working relationships across departments and foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement. Support team member engagement and retention through effective communication, recognition, and development opportunities. Communicate company announcements, policy changes, operational priorities, and other pertinent information to ensure alignment across teams. Safety, Quality & Compliance Champion a proactive safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, promoting personal accountability, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety requirements. Participate in incident investigations and ensure incidents and injuries are properly reported, documented, and addressed. Identify operational risks and implement preventive measures through training, communication, and process controls. Ensure adherence to company pol…

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