Operations Manager

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area, one in Pioneer, Ohio, and one in Maumee, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding an Operations Manager to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Join our team! 

Hours are typically:

Primarily a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday. This role supports a 24/7 operation, and occasional weekend coverage may be required to help support shift operations. 

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Full Benefits

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Previous experience in Operations Management within a manufacturing environment 
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred 
• Experience leading teams in high-volume manufacturing operations 
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach 
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Experience working within ERP/MES systems such as Plex, SAP, QAD, Oracle, or similar systems preferred 

  KEY RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Drive a “Floor-First” culture by maintaining a strong presence on the production floor through daily Gemba walks, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and production performance across high-mix manufacturing operations. 
• Direct welding and assembly operations to ensure quality products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer delivery requirements. 
• Lead, develop, and support Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and production personnel while fostering a high-performance, team-oriented culture. 
• Review production schedules and operational demands to make decisions regarding staffing requirements, labor allocation, machine utilization, work procedures, and operational priorities while considering budgetary limitations and customer requirements. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain production tracking systems and operational KPIs including OEE, First Time Through (FTT), scrap %, downtime, labor efficiency, productivity, and delivery performance to identify operational trends and improvement opportunities. 
• Analyze production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to identify issues related to machine inefficiency, downtime, quality concerns, training deficiencies, waste reduction, and cost improvement opportunities. 
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to quickly resolve production concerns, minimize downtime, and support customer shipping schedules. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles, visual management systems, Andon boards, 5S, standardized work, root-cause analysis, and waste reduction strategies. 
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, standardized work instructions, operational procedures, IATF 16949 requirements, ISO standards, and company policies. 
• Champion a strong safety culture and maintain the authority to stop production if unsafe conditions or poor-quality conditions exist. 
• Hire, train, evaluate, coach, and counsel hourly and salaried team members in accordance with positive employee relations practices while supporting workforce development and retention initiatives. 
• Develop and maintain training matrices and cross-training programs to improve workforce flexibility and operational readiness. 
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and customer program requirements by coordinating operational readiness and manufacturing support activities. 
• Coordinate or recommend procedures for equipment maintenance, facility improvements, and machine replacement activities while supporting preventative maintenance initiatives and long-term equipment reliability. 
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support operational improvements and equipment lifecycle planning using operational performance and reliability data such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure). 
• Lead daily and weekly production meetings while ensuring effective communication across departments and shifts. 
• Maintain clean and organized production environments through workplace organization and visual management standards. 
• Ensure environmental practices and operational responsibilities are carried out in compliance with company and ISO 14001 environmental management requirements. 
• Other tasks as directed by the Plant Manager. 

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience preferred. 
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing environment required. 
• Previous experience within robotic welding and assembly operations in an OEM or Tier I/II automotive supplier environment strongly preferred. 
• Experience leading production teams within high-volume manufacturing operations required. 
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, problem-solving methodologies, and operational KPI management. 
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems including  IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or other automotive quality systems preferred. 
• Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, maintenance coordination, labor planning, cost control, and manufacturing operations management. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.