Operations Manager

Chart Industries • Duluth, GA • 1h ago

Operations Manager

Location: Duluth, GA, United States, 30096

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart's Success...

Chart Water products and services help provide sanitation and safe drinking water to nearly one billion people worldwide. We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead our plant operations and drive performance

What Will You Do?

The Operations Manager is responsible for overall plant performance, leading and coordinating manufacturing, quality, production planning, inventory management, and shipping/receiving. This role also partners closely with purchasing, engineering, and sales to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective operations.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, analytical, and passionate about developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Performance will be measured across key metrics including quality, on-time delivery, lead time, labor efficiency, cost, safety, and productivity.

Foster a strong safety culture through adherence to policies, procedures, and OSHA standards

Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans and policies

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement corrective actions

Oversee key manufacturing support programs, including training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, and workforce management

Plan and manage staffing levels based on production forecasts

Delegate and guide projects to improve processes, efficiency, and cost effectiveness

Ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System

Functional Leadership Areas

Safety

Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and continuously improving safety performance.

People

Develop, train, and coach team members. Ensure adherence to standards through structured training programs and audits.

Quality

Partner with Quality Assurance to meet or exceed quality KPIs and adhere to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).

On-Time Delivery

Collaborate with project management to ensure timely delivery of products.

Cost Management

Drive cost improvement initiatives and manage performance against budgeted labor and material targets.

Operational Efficiency

Monitor and control indirect costs to minimize manufacturing variances and improve overall efficiency.

Team Leadership

Set clear goals, communicate expectations, and coach employees to achieve performance objectives and career growth.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require...

Combination of office and manufacturing floor responsibilities

Requires extended periods of standing, as well as desk-based computer work

Regular movement throughout the facility

Your Experience Should Be...

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 5 years of management experience in manufacturing or fabrication, preferably in a low-volume, high-mix environment

Proven leadership experience managing both salaried and hourly employees

Strong knowledge of manufacturing metrics (productivity, utilization, efficiency)

Experience with complex equipment assembly and welding (mechanical and electrical understanding preferred)

Preferred experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Working knowledge of financial principles and cost management

Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Effective communicator with ability to engage across all organizational levels and with suppliers

Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and reporting tools

Our Benefits Package...

Medical, Dental, Vision, and other benefits.

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.

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