Description
Join ENTEK in Henderson, NevadaENTEK is excited to welcome a
Manufacturing Operations Manager to our team in Henderson, Nevada. If you are a strategic manufacturing leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and building scalable production systems, this is an outstanding opportunity to lead a growing operation and make a significant impact on ENTEK's continued success.
What You'll DoAs a
Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll serve as the senior manufacturing leader responsible for the overall performance of fabrication, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly operations. You'll lead managers and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while supporting customer commitments, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.
In this role, you will:
- Lead all fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and electrical assembly operationsย
- Execute the manufacturing strategy established by the Director of Manufacturing Operationsย
- Establish manufacturing priorities aligned with customer commitments and operational objectivesย
- Develop capacity plans, staffing forecasts, and production resource plansย
- Manage manufacturing labor budgets, operating budgets, and resource allocation strategiesย
- Ensure effective utilization of labor, equipment, facilities, and manufacturing resourcesย
- Drive KPI performance for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Throughput, Labor Efficiency, and Costย
- Review manufacturing performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational effectivenessย
- Coordinate priorities between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, EH&S, and Supply Chainย
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiativesย
- Champion and enforce a zero-incident safety culture across all manufacturing departmentsย
- Support implementation of manufacturing best practices and standardized operating proceduresย
- Lead workforce development, succession planning, and leadership development initiativesย
- Develop future manufacturing leaders through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning activitiesย
- Lead operational problem-solving and root-cause analysis efforts related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivityย
- Support capital equipment planning, automation projects, and manufacturing technology improvementsย
- Participate in customer visits, audits, executive leadership meetings, and operational reviewsย
- Support new product introductions, production expansions, and facility growth initiativesย
- Lead facility-wide transformation projects and strategic operational initiativesย
- Promote operational excellence, accountability, and engagement throughout all manufacturing functions
Requirements
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking an experienced manufacturing leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution while developing strong teams and driving sustainable operational performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experienceย
- Minimum five (5) years managing multiple manufacturing departments, business units, or value streamsย
- Experience leading fabrication, welding, assembly, or industrial manufacturing operationsย
- Experience managing managers, supervisors, and cross-functional manufacturing teamsย
- Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance, workforce effectiveness, and operational efficiencyย
- Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skillsย
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesย
- Strong organizational and project management skillsย
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teamsย
- Ability to balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational demandsย
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related fieldย
- Lean Manufacturing certificationย
- Experience with ERP/MRP systemsย
- Experience implementing automation initiatives and operational excellence programsย
- Experience supporting organizational growth, capacity expansion, and manufacturing transformation effortsย
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be consideredย
Your Work Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. This role requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor and occasional travel to support operational initiatives, customer visits, audits, and business activities.
What Makes ENTEK Different
ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company-we're a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:
- Respect - valuing each person and every contribution
- Integrity - doing what's right, always
- Innovation - pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
- Commitment - to our people, our customers, and our future
When you join ENTEK, you're not just taking a job-you're becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.
Learn more about us at
www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.ENTEK's locations are non-smoking.