Overview In this role you will lead the manufacturing and operations function across multiple sites to drive financial performance and operational excellence. You will build a scalable structure aligned with the company's growth strategy and oversee safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor high-performing leaders, implement Kaizen and CI initiatives, and shape the operating model to support expansion. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence national manufacturing capabilities and capacity, with relocation to Indiana.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive base salary
- bonus
- relocation package
- company car allowance
- full benefits
- 401K
Responsibilities- Lead multi-site manufacturing and operations to align with strategic goals
- Manage and develop high-performing operations leaders and staff
- Implement safety programs consistent with company values
- Oversee budgeting, working capital, and cost optimization
- Streamline KPI systems with a focus on leading indicators
- Develop next-generation capabilities and capacity planning
- Ensure adherence to the operating model across sites and corporate coordination
- Review financial performance and adjust plans to meet objectives
- Provide resources, training, and mentoring to staff
- Institutionalize Continuous Improvement through Kaizen and cross-functional problem solving
- Deploy EHS, Quality, and Sustainability systems at the corporate and site levels
- Create a three-year plan to support revenue, profitability, and growth
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or related
- 15-20+ years in engineering, operations, and manufacturing
- 7-10 years of senior leadership in operations and manufacturing
- Multisite operations leadership experience
- Proven CI and lean, standardization, Six Sigma, Kaizen experience
- Strong financial acumen with operating budgets and capex
- Industrial manufacturing experience
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- High energy, teamwork, and talent development mindset
- Ability to influence across functions and leaders
- high energy
- teamwork
- strong communication
- continuous improvement (CI)
- lean manufacturing
- six sigma
