Operations Manager

Job Description

Support Operational Excellence Across Premier Automation!

Step into a key operational role at Premier Automation! As our Manager of Operations, you’ll support internal coordination across departments and help unify core operational functions—with a focus on continuous improvement and execution.

Premier Automation is a leader in automation systems, serving major industrial companies with custom-engineered solutions. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment, efficiency, and process improvement across key departments. While this position is based in Monroeville, occasional travel may be needed to support our other U.S. locations.

Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success

We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 100% company-paid deductible
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term coverage
• Paid time off (PTO), 10 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave
• Parental leave for growing families
• Work boot allowance and tooling program
• Education assistance for ongoing professional development
• $1,000 employee referral bonuses
• Employee wellness programs

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Job Details and Perks for a Manager of Operations:

• Job Type: Full-time, salaried position with leadership growth potential
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daylight office hours with occasional flexibility as needed
• Location: Based in Monroeville, PA – report in-office to support collaboration and team development across departments
• Travel: Occasional travel between our Monroeville, PA, Alpharetta, GA, and Orlando, FL facilities to support cross-location operations and team engagement
• Leadership: Report directly to the Vice President and work closely with department leaders across locations to support operational alignment
• Interview Process: Virtual screening, in-person interview, facility tour, and reference check
• Culture & Growth: Team-first environment focused on improvement and support

Key Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with teams across several core functions:
• Purchasing
• Receiving
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Service Coordination
• Inventory and Stocking
• RMA Processing and Returned Materials
• Order Booking
• Support interdepartmental communication between Production, Engineering, and Project teams
• Help track and improve departmental workflows, timelines, and schedules
• Contribute to process improvement efforts based on performance trends and team feedback
• Assist with reporting on key metrics and identifying risks or delays to address proactively
• Support cross-location alignment by serving as a point of contact for operational coordination

Experience and Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or a related industry
• Prior experience coordinating or supporting cross-functional teams is a plus
• Background in automation, manufacturing, or project-based operations is strongly
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, or related field is a plus
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
• High level of organization and time management across multiple priorities
• Familiarity with ERP systems and process-driven operations
• Problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Authorization to Work Requirement - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company is not able to provide sponsorship for employment visas.