Rogers Corporation

Manager Operations

Rogers Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Narragansett, RI 02882In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
  • 6+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of safety systems, production management, and continuous improvement
  • Proven ability to develop teams and drive results across functions
  • Experience in a unionized manufacturing setting preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead a strong safety culture ensuring zero incidents and compliance
  • Manage daily manufacturing operations to meet targets in production, quality, delivery, and costs
  • Own the site operating budget and drive cost-reduction initiatives with cross-functional teams
  • Partner with maintenance for equipment reliability and capital planning
  • Champion quality systems and implement Lean manufacturing practices
  • Administer the collective bargaining agreement and support positive labor relations
  • Coach and develop supervisors for consistent leadership and strong execution

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Potential for cross-functional collaboration
  • Focus on employee engagement and culture-building
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives for operational excellence
  • Access to a union-negotiated benefits structure
Full Job Description
Summary:

This role is accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing site and is responsible for the day-to-day plant operations including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost, labor management, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with union leadership and ensures compliance with the collective bargaining agreement while building a culture focused on operational excellence, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction

Essential Functions:

  • Lead a strong safety culture focused on zero incidents and full regulatory compliance.
  • Manage daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Drive continuous improvement in productivity, yield, scrap, uptime, and cycle time.
  • Own site operating budget and cost performance, including labor, overtime, scrap, and operating expenses. Drive cost-reduction initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and capital planning.
  • Champion quality systems and structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of defects. Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing practices (e.g., 5S, standard work, Kaizen).
  • Lead within a unionized workforce, administer the collective bargaining agreement, and support positive labor relations. Coach and develop supervisors to ensure consistent leadership, fair policy application, and strong shop-floor execution. Support grievance resolution through fact-based investigations and timely follow-up.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or other related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
  • 6+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of safety systems, production management, and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to develop teams, influence across functions, and drive results.
  • Demonstrated experience leading in a unionized manufacturing setting preferred.


Additional Qualification Details: No additional requirement needed

About Rogers Corporation

Rogers Corporation is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our world. The company provides innovative solutions to help its customers solve their toughest material challenges. Rogers Corporation was founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, and South Korea. Rogers Corporation operates through three business segments: Advanced Connectivity Solutions, Elastomeric Material Solutions, and Power Electronics Solutions. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
Learn more about Rogers Corporation
Size
3,675 employees
Market Cap
$2.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$49.9 million
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$802.5 million
NASDAQ
ROG
* Ladders Estimates

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