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Located in Wyoming, MI
Pay: $80,000-$120,000/YR, BOE
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Operations Manager Job Summary
A growing company in West Michigan is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee daily production, inventory, logistics, and team performance across the facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient material flow, high-quality output, and smooth coordination between departments including dismantling, inventory, sorting, processing, and shipping. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational expertise, proven process improvement experience, and the ability to develop teams while driving productivity and profitability.
Operations Manager Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations to ensure efficient workflow across dismantling, inventory, sorting, processing, returns, and shipping.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize processes using Lean principles and continuous improvement strategies.
- Oversee production planning, staffing assignments, and performance to ensure output goals are met.
- Coordinate logistics, including transportation, receiving, and shipping, ensuring timely movement of materials.
- Maintain accurate inventory of incoming vehicles, reusable parts, and processed scrap materials.
- Ensure quality control standards are met and materials meet internal and customer specifications.
- Hire, train, mentor, and supervise yard staff, technicians, and department leads.
Foster a positive, high-performing team culture with clear communication and accountability.
- Collaborate closely with sales reps, supervisors, and upper leadership to ensure operational alignment.
- Manage operational budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support long-term strategic planning and operational improvements in partnership with company leadership.
Schedule & Pay:
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday 7am-5pm
Pay: $80,000–$120,000/YR., based on experience
Operations Manager Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of operations or production management experience, ideally in auto parts, recycling, or manufacturing.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing teams.
Hands-on working style with the ability to lead by example and manage diverse day-to-day needs.
- Experience implementing Lean, 5S, or other continuous improvement methods.
Solid understanding of inventory control, production flow, logistics, and quality management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze financial and operational data to guide decision-making.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and general computer applications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
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Send your resume to susan.delauter@srgexpress.com
Call our office: 616-608-9678 (direct) | 616-608-9681 (office)
Visit us at: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519 (Inside the Chateau Centre)
Location: West Michigan
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
About Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company:
Specialized Recruiting Group is a professional and executive search firm specializing in engineering, operations, human resources, and other critical roles. Since 1996, we've connected talented professionals with companies that align with their values and goals. We are driven to help people succeed and are passionate about making a positive impact.
Grand Rapids, MI
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1760 44th St SW
#10
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
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