Manufacturing Operations Manager

Description

• Build and maintain a well-run organization, promoting a friendly and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain departments within a matrix structure.
• Implement global standards in operations for HSE, production systems, and KPIs.
• Lead product realization for prototyping and small serial production.
• Promote teamwork and success through continuing education and the implementation of new technology.
• Develop and execute annual plans with senior management for program expansion and future business needs.
• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including machining, painting, quality control, customer service, and assembly.
• Ensure compliance with export control, ITAR, EAR standards, and EHS/OSHA regulations.
• Review and optimize current manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Facilitate technology transfer between European and U.S. production sites.
• Coordinate with business units to establish centers of excellence and achieve revenue targets.
• Implement production planning, scheduling, and budget planning processes, including cost and capital expenditures, and analyze costs and variances.

Requirements

• Preferred 3+ years of SAP experience; a plus for SAP implementation experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a customized engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Highly motivated personality; team leader, coach, and integrator.
• Knowledge of cost management/control, planning, and budgeting.
• Experience in unionized plant operations.
• Practical experience with quality management systems and ISO 9001.
• Strong understanding of quality improvement processes and auditing of manufacturing processes.
• Reliable and strategically minded.
• Excellent communication, public presentation, and meeting management skills.
• Success-oriented, entrepreneurial, and straightforward mentality with consensus-building ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in manufacturing electro-mechanical components.
• Skilled in quality assurance tools with practical experience in FMEA and Failure Analysis Methods.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical engineering and customer-oriented design for low-volume/high mix production.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance