
Operations Manager
Brunswick · New York Mills, MN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $118k–$174k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Brunswick (industrial) in New York Mills, MN. Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Value stream mapping, Time studies
- Base pay
- $118k–$174k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $105k–$195k. This one lists $118k–$174k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 66% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Typical $78k–$98k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 69%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- EHS / safety 38%
- ✓ Six Sigma 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Time studies, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Brunswick
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Brunswick in New York Mills
3 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Brunswick New York Mills, Maintenance Tech · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
Full description from BrunswickAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Travel Required : less than 10%
Direct Reports : Yes, 7-10
Pay Range: $118,400-$174,000
Visa Sponsorship : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Relocation: Yes
Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:
Essential Functions
- ◆Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments
- ◆Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives.
- ◆Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor / develop supervisors and team leaders.
- ◆Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts that drive positive financial impact to the business.
- ◆Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees and solve problems with recommendations and solutions.
- ◆Drives safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area. Works to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director.
- ◆Provide business leaders with support, tools and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
- ◆Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework. Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output.
- ◆Communicate with Supervisors, Team Leads and team members, information about departmental, facility and company events, changes, activities, policies, news and updates.
- ◆Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area.
- ◆Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees. Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, team leads and peers. Build rapport and influence others in a positive manner.
- ◆Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently.
- ◆Lead by example; coach and mentor all assigned employees.
- ◆Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.
- ◆Other duties as assigned
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in operations/engineering/manufacturing/business or related field.
- ✓10+ years of operational experience in multiple phases of Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering with experience in leading cross functional teams.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification by a recognized source preferred. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with demonstrated history a minimum.
- ✓Proficiency in Lean tools, techniques and application in Operational Management.
- ✓Proven ability to drive results through leadership influence.
- ✓Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- ✓Must have excellent verbal, written, listening and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively among all levels of an organization
- ✓Ability to work in a matrixed environment building relationships across the different functions, PDE, finance, HR, Supply Chain.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Demonstrated organizational and follow up skills.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations
- ✓Computer proficiency various software, including (ie; Microsoft, Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project). Simulation software experience is a plus.
- ✓Demonstrates and promotes the organization's Employee Values through consistent modeling of respectful, inclusive, and ethical behavior in all interactions.
The hiring range for this position is $118,400-$174,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s
qualifications
and the business context.
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Are you ready for what’s next?
Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
Location: New York Mills, MN
Workplace Category: Onsite
Overview
As part of the talented New York Mills Operations team, you will provide leadership and supervision to a team of front-line supervisors, and team leads, support staff and production employees in a manufacturing setting to ensure optimal value stream performance. Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods to achieve goals and implement all activities across departments. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions through listening, engaging employees and problem solving. Act as the company conduit for employee communications to keep employees abreast of news and information.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Why Brunswick
Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the
