Operations Manager

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PMAbout Fisher Space Pen Fisher Space Pen Co. is a family-owned American manufacturer that has been innovating and manufacturing ballpoint pens since 1948. Our patented pressurized Space Pens have been used on every crewed U.S. space flight since Apollo 7 and by modern space programs including SpaceX, Axiom Space, and Blue Origin. Our products are manufactured in Boulder City, Nevada, and sold worldwide.

The Role: We are looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of our manufacturing operation. This person will be responsible for keeping production running efficiently, maintaining quality and on-time delivery, managing employees and resources, and continuously improving our operation. This is not a desk-only management position. The Operations Manager will spend significant time on the production floor working directly with employees, identifying problems, and keeping operations moving.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily manufacturing, production scheduling, staffing, and workflow. Manage and develop production employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability. Monitor production output, labor utilization, downtime, scrap/rework, quality, and on-time delivery. Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements. Coordinate equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime. Oversee inventory, purchasing, material flow, supply chain, and vendor relationships. Maintain high standards for product quality, workplace safety, and facility operations. Support budgeting, cost reduction, capacity planning, and operational improvements. Work closely with company leadership and other departments to support company goals.

Qualifications: Proven manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience. Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory, quality, staffing, and manufacturing workflows. Hands-on problem solver who is comfortable working directly on the production floor. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills. Experience with ERP/production systems, spreadsheets, and performance metrics. Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement experience is a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent manufacturing leadership experience is welcomed. Small to mid-sized or family-owned manufacturing experience is a plus.

Our Culture: Fisher Space Pen has a highly experienced and long-tenured workforce, including employees who have been with us for decades and multiple generations of families who have worked here. We want a leader who can improve processes and establish accountability while treating every employee with respect and dignity and valuing the institutional knowledge of our team. We're looking for someone who wants to plant roots, grow with the company, and help lead the next chapter of an iconic American manufacturer.