Operations Manager

Company: The Shyft Group
Location: Norene
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

Operations Manager | Royal Truck Body | Nashville, TN Regular Employee | Salary Exempt What you’ll do: As the Operations Manager for Royal Truck Body (Aebi Schmidt Group) based east of Nashville at our facility in Lebanon, TN, you will enjoy serving as the primary point of contact for the branch, overseeing all aspects of operations, including inside sales, outside sales, purchase order tracking, warranties, parts orders, reporting, and profit and loss management. You'll also be accountable for driving sales, providing exceptional customer service, responding to concerns, maintaining customer relationships, handling warranty matters, and optimizing branch performance to meet and exceed organizational goals. In addition, you will be leading the implementation of a Lean Production System and Visual Management for the entire plant with support from Corporate Lean resources. Core Responsibilities: Establish a Lean Management System to allow all employees to have the right tools and processes to hit the required production targets. Oversee the establishment of Kanbans through Visual Management so that “every part has a plan” Establish processes that allow work to occur without human intervention and questions-Visual Management. Establish a highly functional work team that is self-directed and cross trained between Assembly and Upfit departments. Use of Policy Deployment and Problem Solving A3’s, PDCA, 5S, and other Lean Toolbox Tools to solve reoccurring problems and defects Utilize the Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, while reducing process variation, identifying waste, and methodically eliminating waste. Develop standardized work/Work Instructions procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyzing production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules while working cross-functionally with the CI team to ensure work efficiency. Direct floor activities through consistent application with the use of the Lean Methodologies tools to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are aligned to the business KPI goals. Responsible for driving/owning all KPI related metrics for the Lebanon location. (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Teams/absenteeism. Owner for ensuring the practice of “Quality at the Source” is the first priority for each job/order. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects. Lead the implementation of team members’ idea, suggestions, and management directed initiatives. Embrace the role of primary liaison between the branch, production teams, and corporation. Oversee inside sales and orders for parts, resolve warranty matters, and track purchase orders. Initiate plans and processes aimed at minimizing manufacturing costs. What you need to be successful: Bachelor's degree in business or a related field or an equivalent amount of management in Lean Manufacturing 10 years of manufacturing experience in Toyota Production System or similar business system. Multiple implementations of Toyota Production System or equivalent in Plants, Departments, or Areas. Why The Shyft Group? Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference! Who we are: The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands— Utilimaster® , Blue Arc™ , Royal® Truck Body , DuraMag® , Magnum® , Strobes-R-Us® , Spartan® RV Chassis , Red Diamond™ , Builtmore™ , and Independent Truck Upfitters™ — are powered by 3,000 team members across the U.S. and Canada. Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com . The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.

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