Operations Manager at MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS & TECH I

Elkhart, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership, EHS Management, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Budget Management, Production Scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Performance Metrics, Employee Engagement, ISO Compliance, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Team Development

Industry

Glass;Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

Description

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems. The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets. Group Key Figures: Revenue £1b, ~9,000 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. Responsibilities Operations Manager This is a hands-on leadership role at a manufacturing site where what you do has a direct impact on output, safety, and how people show up to work every day. You won’t just be keeping things ticking—you’ll be setting the tone, driving standards, and making sure the operation runs the way it should.You’ll sit just under the Regional Site Manager, acting as the site’s operational backbone. If you like taking ownership, fixing what’s not working, and building strong teams (not just talking about it), you’ll feel right at home here. The Role You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the site across EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence. That means balancing production demands with safety, quality, and cost—without letting one fall over while you fix another.You’ll also be responsible for building and developing your leadership team, keeping operations on track, and making sure standards—both company and regulatory—are met consistently. Key Responsibilities Run site operations across safety, quality, supply chain, and production Drive efficiency, productivity, and output across manufacturing processes Manage budgets and keep spend within agreed limits Plan and adjust production schedules around changing demand Lead, hire, and develop your management team Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and internal policies Roll out and embed Lean and continuous improvement initiatives Monitor performance metrics and take action where needed (not just report on them) Work cross-functionally to align operations with business objectives Lead on employee engagement, performance, and development Support ISO management reviews and maintain audit readiness Qualifications About You / What You’ll Bring Solid experience leading in a manufacturing or industrial setting At least 3 years managing teams and 5+ years in manufacturing overall A track record of improving operations—not just maintaining them Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards Experience working in fast-paced environments where priorities shift Confidence communicating with everyone from shop floor to senior leadership A practical, hands-on leadership style—you lead from the front Strong organisational and problem-solving skills (you’ll need both daily) Comfortable working with data, reports, and performance metrics Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) Nice to Have Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial, etc.) Lean manufacturing or Operational Excellence experience Experience in highly regulated environments (ITAR, EAR, NRC) What You’ll Get A leadership role with real ownership and influence The chance to shape site culture, performance, and team capability Exposure to senior leadership and broader operational strategy A stable environment with clear expectations (and plenty to get stuck into) Note: This role requires eligibility to work under ITAR/EAR/NRC regulations (U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or protected status). Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer

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Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day site operations across safety, quality, supply chain, and production to drive efficiency and output. Manage the leadership team and embed Lean initiatives while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.