Job Description

General Job Description:

job Title: Senior Operations Manager

Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Department: Operations
Reports To: General Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Operations Manager to lead the production operations of a manufacturing facility focused on generator enclosures, encompassing metal fabrication, welding, industrial painting, and final assembly. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial manufacturing, demonstrated leadership in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environments, and a passion for operational excellence, safety, and team development.

Op erational Leadership

• Oversee daily plant operations across all departments: fabrication, welding, painting, and final assembly.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met or exceeded.
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with planning and procurement to ensure material availability and inventory control.

Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional team including supervisors, welders, fabricators, painters, assemblers and support staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure workforce training and cross-training to maintain operational flexibility.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain high-quality standards through all phases of production.
• Enforce compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to address quality and process issues.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for streamlining and process optimization.
• Lead or support initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance safety.
• Support or lead CAPEX projects related to equipment upgrades or layout improvements.

Health & Safety

• Champion a safe working environment through effective safety programs and continuous education.
• Ensure regular safety audits, training, and compliance with site safety procedures and regulations.

Specific Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  (MBA or related master’s degree is a plus.)
• 7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, with hands-on knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, industrial painting and mechanical assembly.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP systems for job cost based production
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with welding certifications, paint/coating standards and assembly best practices.
• Experience in fabrication of custom or heavy-duty enclosures for power generation or industrial equipment.

Company Overview:

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors – work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence  – Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity  – Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety  – Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication – Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction  – Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity  – Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency  – No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork  – Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.

Additional Data:

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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