Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Arkansas

Description

The Manufacturing Supervisor at BEI Precision plays a critical role in leading the day-to-day operations within the Military Department. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this individual is accountable for ensuring high performance in quality, delivery, and cost, while developing and supporting a culture of safety, continuous improvement and excellence. This role demands strong leadership, technical know-how, and the ability to execute manufacturing strategies in alignment with BEI Precision and Arxis operational goals. The ideal candidate will be a champion of Lean Manufacturing principles, an effective communicator, and a collaborative problem-solver dedicated to building a world-class operations team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the limited supervision of a manager, lead the daily manufacturing operations of the assigned department to achieve production and delivery of quality products within cost and schedule requirements. 

Perform work assignments, performance tracking, and metric reporting as part of our Daily Management System (TIER structure).

Set clear expectations and accountability for production output and quality.

Collaborate with Operations Management to execute cost, quality, and delivery strategies.

Hire, train, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel.

Promote technical growth and lean manufacturing capabilities within the team.

Support workforce planning including scheduling, staffing levels, and overtime management.

Proactively correct personnel performance deficiencies using the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process through all the required steps.

Maintain accurate employee records including training, quality, attendance, and performance.

• Supervise the timely and accurate reporting of      labor and production data.

Manage assigned projects and drive cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement projects.

Proactively identify problems, their root cause lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions. 

Escalate and eliminate obstacles to ensure 100% On-Time Delivery.

Work closely with Engineering to identify and implement innovative technologies and optimize manufacturing processes.

Partner with Production Control and Planning to ensure Master Production Schedule (MPS) is accurate and within Capacity to meet customer demand.

Coordinate activities with Ops. Management to determine and adjust Long-Range Planning Capacity profiles. 

As required, act as customer interface.

Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Enforce compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and company-specific quality systems.

Other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

 Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Associate's, Bachelor's, or Advanced degree in Manufacturing, Business, or Engineering is preferred.

 Equivalent military or manufacturing experience (10+ years) will be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum 2 years in manufacturing supervision or management preferred.

Demonstrated success leading teams in regulated environments.

Personnel management and development experience.

Familiarity with shop practices, quality standards, and operational procedures

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. 

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 quality systems and electronic assembly processes is preferred (e.g., soldering, PCB assembly, microelectronics, or precision electromechanical assembly).

Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during production oversight

Manual dexterity for handling small components

May require occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds

Use of standard ESD protection & PPE in manufacturing environments

Visual acuity to inspect parts and read technical documents