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Assistant Operations Manager

Tendon Manufacturing
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Part-Time Assistant Operations Manager

Tendon Manufacturing – Warrensville Heights, Ohio

Build Your Career While You're Still in School

Are you looking to gain real-world leadership experience with a growing manufacturing company? Tendon Manufacturing is seeking an ambitious, organized, and motivated college student or recent graduate to join our team as a Part-Time Assistant Operations Manager.

This is more than an internship—it's an opportunity to work alongside company leadership, learn every aspect of manufacturing operations, and make a measurable impact at a family-owned sheet metal fabrication company with over $14 million in annual sales.

If you're studying Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, we'd love to meet you.

About Tendon Manufacturing

For more than three decades, Tendon Manufacturing has been a trusted sheet metal fabricator serving customers across a wide range of industries. Our capabilities include:

  • CNC Laser Cutting
  • Precision Metal Forming
  • CNC Machining
  • Robotic & Manual Welding
  • Powder Coating
  • Assembly & Value-Added Services

As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on investing in technology, continuous improvement, and developing future manufacturing leaders.

Position Overview

The Assistant Operations Manager will work directly with company leadership to support daily operations throughout the facility. This position offers hands-on exposure to production planning, customer service, inventory management, purchasing, quality, scheduling, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

This role is designed for someone who wants to understand how a successful manufacturing company operates from the inside out.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily production scheduling and workflow coordination.
  • Monitor production progress and help remove operational bottlenecks.
  • Communicate with customers regarding order status and delivery schedules.
  • Support purchasing and vendor management activities.
  • Assist with inventory control and material planning.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing projects.
  • Collect and analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Help coordinate between production, engineering, quality, and customer service teams.
  • Prepare operational reports using Microsoft Excel and other business software.
  • Participate in customer meetings and internal planning sessions.
  • Assist leadership with special projects focused on improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in:
    • Operations Management
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Business Administration
    • Logistics or a related field
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Previous manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

What You'll Learn

This position provides exposure to:

  • Production Scheduling
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing
  • Customer Relations
  • Project Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • KPI Tracking and Business Analytics

Schedule

  • Part-Time (20–30 hours per week)
  • Flexible scheduling around college classes
  • Potential for increased hours during school breaks

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Opportunity for performance-based increases
  • Potential pathway to a full-time management position upon graduation

Why Join Tendon Manufacturing?

  • Gain experience that goes far beyond a typical internship.
  • Work directly with experienced manufacturing leaders.
  • Build a professional network in Northeast Ohio manufacturing.
  • Contribute to real operational improvements.
  • Develop leadership skills that employers value.
  • Experience every aspect of a modern sheet metal fabrication business.

If you're eager to build your career while completing your education and want to make a real impact from day one, we encourage you to apply.