Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Automotive Industry Pompano Beach, FL $150K - $200K Plus Benefits A fast-growing South Florida automotive company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production and warehouse operations at a large-scale facility. The company specializes in premium automotive builds and modifications for customers nationwide and is continuing to scale operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment, enjoys building strong teams, and has a passion for improving processes, increasing output, and driving accountability. The Operations Manager will oversee production, warehouse coordination, and team performance within a 50,000+ square foot facility. This leader will be responsible for maintaining efficient workflows, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping scale operations to meet increasing customer demand.

What We're Looking For:

• Operations leadership experience in automotive manufacturing, vehicle customization, collision repair, restoration, dealership reconditioning, or related automotive production environments
• Strong background in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
• Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced production setting
• Proven ability to improve throughput, reduce inefficiencies, and scale operations
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and making decisions under pressure
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and motivate teams
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations for a team of approximately 80 employees across production and logistics.
• Maintain focus on safety, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage daily and weekly production schedules to ensure efficient throughput.
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks while keeping teams aligned to deadlines.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives including process improvement, standardized work, visual management, and workflow optimization.
• Build a culture centered around accountability and operational discipline.
• Champion a strong safety culture through training, accountability, and proactive operational improvements.
• Help expand production capacity within the current facility by improving workflows, maximizing team efficiency, and planning for future growth.
• Partner with team leads to maintain high standards of workmanship, reduce rework, and improve consistency throughout the operation.
• Hire, coach, and develop employees while creating a high-performance culture built on communication, ownership, and accountability.
• Work closely with warehouse leadership to maintain material flow, resolve shortages, and support efficient production sequencing.