Operations Manager at Aston Carter

Operations Manager Vaporizer Manufacturing

This Operations Manager role oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations for a vaporizer production business within a fluid-handling and cryogenic solutions organization. You will lead multiple functional areas, including fabrication, welding, electrical assembly, production planning, purchasing, and shipping, while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery targets are consistently achieved. The position requires a hands-on leader who excels in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment and uses data-driven decision making to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across production, planning, purchasing, shipping, fabrication, welding, and electrical assembly departments.
• Drive improvements in productivity, capacity utilization, operational efficiency, and product quality to meet business goals.
• Ensure adequate material availability and inventory levels to support production requirements and customer commitments.
• Review production schedules, priorities, and delivery commitments to ensure customer expectations are met and deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities and develop operational schedules to maintain workflow, meet production targets, and optimize resource utilization.
• Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve manufacturing, maintenance, and process-related issues in a timely manner.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics to support production activities and troubleshoot issues.
• Establish, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures and best practices across all manufacturing functions.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and address employee relations concerns to build a high-performing team.
• Partner with leadership and HR on performance management, staffing decisions, and broader workforce matters.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards, and reinforce a safety-first mindset throughout the facility.
• Build accountability and drive engagement through strong leadership, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through.
• Foster a safety-first culture and promote continuous improvement in all aspects of manufacturing operations.
• Develop, track, and report operational KPIs and site-wide performance metrics to measure results and drive improvement.
• Manage staffing levels, schedules, overtime requirements, and time-off requests to align with production needs and budget.
• Utilize data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving techniques to improve processes and resolve operational issues.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction within a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing or shop-floor environment.
• Experience supporting a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operation.
• Strong ERP system experience for production planning, inventory management, and operations management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of machine shop equipment, fabrication processes, welding operations, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, purchasing, and operations management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven capability to use data-driven decision making and problem-solving techniques to improve operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, planning, purchasing, and inventory.
• Background in developing and tracking operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Experience establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures and best practices.
• History of driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., within a manufacturing facility focused on vaporizer production for fluid-handling and cryogenic solutions. The Operations Manager will directly manage a team of approximately 50 people across production, planning, purchasing, and inventory functions. The environment includes fabrication, welding, electrical assembly, and machine shop operations, requiring regular presence on the shop floor and close collaboration with multiple departments. The position relies heavily on ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, with exposure to technical drawings, blueprints, and potentially AutoCAD. The culture emphasizes a safety-first mindset, strong teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $155000.00/yr.

Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.