Gallatin, TN | In Office with Travel |USD $105,000 – $140,000 + Benefits
Are You Ready for Your Next Challenge?
As the Operations Manager, reporting directly to our General Manager. You will be responsible for daily operations, project status, and profitability
Reports To: General Manager
To apply, send your resume to careers@readysystems.com
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Daily Operations: Direct ongoing business activities, manage workflows, and remove bottlenecks across departments.
- Manage Budgets & Finances: Monitor financial performance, handle cost control, and analyze budgets to maximize profitability.
- Lead and Mentor Teams: Supervise staff, coordinate training programs, and foster a productive work environment.
- Track Performance Metrics: Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate performance and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to safety regulations, industry standards, and internal company policies
Qualifications & Experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, or Electrical) or degree in business administration, supply chain
- 5+ years of experience in management, operations, or senior supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing, and industrial automation.
- Capability to motivate cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, communicate instructions clearly, Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in tracking data, financial budgeting, and using ERP system
- Ability to read electrical, mechanical drawings and understand industrial control systems.
Physical & Safety Tasks
All applicants must be able to perform the following tasks as part of their player-coach operational responsibilities:
- Walk up to 5 km per day during manufacturing floor oversight and plant walkthroughs.
- Stand and work at heights or navigate tight operational environments when required.
- React quickly to visual and auditory factory alerts.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear, safety eyewear, vests, and high-visibility gear during site visits.
Compensation & Benefits
- USD $105,000 – $140,000
- Performance-linked bonuses aligned with the corporate strategy roadmap.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision.
- Paid travel and expenses.
- Opportunities for leadership development in a growing, innovation-focused company
About Ready Systems
Ready Systems is a powerhouse in specialized industrial automation, assembly solutions, and advanced material handling. Operating since 2007, we design and integrate complex conveyor systems, robotics, and PLC platforms across North America and Europe, with a dominant niche leadership in the high-stakes automotive seating segment.
Why Join Ready
At Ready Systems, our goal is to be an ecosystem that makes us the preferred destination for the professionals we seek to hire. We strive to be a scalable, no B-S, organization built on repeatable, data-driven processes. We are looking for an Intermediate Mechanical designer, who is excited to develop innovative solutions to problems
How to Apply
To apply, send your resume to careers@readysystems.com
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ready Systems welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
AI Disclosure
Ready Systems does not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.
Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.