Onsite Manufacturing Operations Leader

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About the role

  • Manufacturing Operations Leader driving operational excellence for RHI Magnesita's global refractory products. Leading safety, quality, and productivity in a hands-on manufacturing environment requiring relocation within the US.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, leading safety talks, and supporting incident investigations.
  • Build strong working relationships with frontline employees and cross‑functional partners to promote teamwork and accountability.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to production teams in partnership with Operations leadership.
  • Facilitate root‑cause analyses and problem‑solving sessions to address operational challenges and drive sustainable solutions.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and operational dashboards, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinate with production supervisors to resolve workflow issues, equipment constraints, and staffing needs in real time.
  • Support planning and scheduling activities to optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards across all operational processes.
  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, waste reduction, and process reliability.
  • Translate plant and regional strategic objectives into actionable plans that drive measurable improvements on the plant floor.

Requirements

  • 3-4 years of team leadership in heavy industry
  • A strong safety mindset
  • Knowledge of lean basics, safety systems, and production metrics
  • Hands-on leadership approach
  • Highschool Diploma or GED required; Engineering or Operations degree preferred

Benefits

  • Strong safety culture
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Manufacturing Operations Leader

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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