Manufacturing Operations Manager
Job Description
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Join our team as a Manufacturing Operations Manager overseeing production and fabrication operations near Tampa, FL. Lead the manufacturing process, ensure inventory and procurement efficiency, and guarantee the timely delivery of spec-compliant orders. Ideal candidates will have road sign manufacturing experience, DOT knowledge, and the ability to take charge immediately.
Company Profile:
- Roadway Construction
- Fast-growing Company
Manufacturing Operations Manager Role:
- Lead the shop division, reporting directly to executive leadership
- Manage production and fabrication operations
- Interpret DOT signing plans and determine materials and quantities needed
- Process internal orders and ensure on-time delivery
- Oversee procurement and negotiate pricing with vendors
- Manage relationships with suppliers and coordinate raw material purchases
- Supervise inventory management and distribution
- Organize outbound logistics to branch locations
- Ensure accurate production processes with in-house tools
- Support shop staff, drive daily operations and accountability
- Maintain safety, compliance, and quality control standards
- Identify areas for operational improvements
- Deliver excellent customer service internally
Manufacturing Operations Manager Background Profile:
- Road sign manufacturing experience with DOT knowledge
- Ability to interpret and generate accurate production orders
- Background in production, procurement, logistics, and inventory management
- Familiarity with sign shop tools and processes
- Knowledge of materials like sheet metal and reflective sheeting
- Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making abilities
Features and Benefits:
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation and PTO
- 401(k) plan with match
- Performance Bonus
Job Requirements
Direct experience in road sign manufacturing
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.