Operations Manager - Maumee Location in Maumee, Ohio at TOLEDO TOOL AND DIE CO

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area, on in Maumee, OH and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

This is a full-time position based Maumee, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our team!

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

Previous experience in Automotive Stamping

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Consistent attendance

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production in an automotive manufacturing environment. This role provides leadership to Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and cross-functional partners while ensuring alignment with plant goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager plays a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting customer requirements, coordinating between departments, and fostering a high-performance culture across all shifts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead, develop, and support Production Supervisors and Team Leaders across stamping, assembly, or related manufacturing operations.
• Ensure daily production plans are executed safely, accurately, and efficiently to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, OEE, scrap, delivery, labor efficiency, and overall productivity.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, monitoring workplace conditions, leading investigations, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with Quality to address internal and external quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949 standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Tool & Die, Engineering, and Materials to resolve equipment issues, ensure machine readiness, and support preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Monitor and adjust labor allocation based on production demands; support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of production personnel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, standardization, and waste-reduction strategies
• Ensure accurate execution of standardized work, work instructions, control plans, and safety procedures.
• Conduct regular production floor walks to monitor process adherence, identify issues, and support real-time problem resolution.
• Lead daily/weekly production meetings and communicate clearly across departments and shifts.
• Review and analyze production data, downtime reports, and operational metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and customer requirements by coordinating resources and ensuring operational readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organized manufacturing environment through 5S, workplace organization, and visual management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, teamwork, and integrity in all operational functions.
• Employee is responsible for ensuring all environmental practices are in line with job scope / position. Examples include but not limited to: proper waste disposal practices, reporting of spills, non-compliance to permit, and addressing any improper practices.
• Employee is responsible for ensuring all human resources, ethics, and labor policies and practices are carried out in accordance with company policy and as in line with the scope of the position. Examples include but are not limited to: respecting the human rights of all workers (prohibition of forced labor, no child labor, maintaining appropriate working hours, and non-discriminatory treatment of all workers), abiding by ethical standards such as zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, extortion, and embezzlement, maintaining appropriate working hours of employees along with ensuring compensation is paid to workers that complies with all applicable wage laws.
• Assumes additional duties as assigned, which may fall outside the primary scope of the role.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field required.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience; automotive, Tier 1, or Tier 2 experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or other automotive quality systems preferred.
• Experience working with OEE, production reporting, standardized work, and manufacturing KPIs.

GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to relay information clearly to employees, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• High level of initiative; able to identify needs, propose solutions, and drive actions with minimal direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and drive data-based decisions.