Operating System Manager (Manufacturing)

Vertiv Co; Burnfoot, Campsie; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on power solutions seeks a VOS Manager to oversee lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives at multiple sites in Northern Ireland. This role demands a blend of leadership and analytical skills to enhance productivity, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance with operational standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in leading change management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and coach operational leaders.
• Manage VOS Coordinators and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Change Management

Lean/Six Sigma Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

MS Office Professional (Excel, Access)

Job description

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

The Vertiv Operating System Manager or VOS Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing lean manufacturing processes, including the deployment of the VOS operating system. Oversees all continuous improvement projects and the standardization of the company’s manufacturing processes.

Direct Responsibility:

Develop and implement strategies in alignment with company goals, develops execution plans for performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with operations managers and team leaders.

Within the lean manufacturing methodology, develops the capabilities of management and employees, and creates sustainable models for managing daily problem-solving and continuous improvement

Lead and coach operational leaders to integrate functions across the full value chain, driving initiatives improvements to reduce lead times, improve customer service levels, lower operational costs, and enhance cash flow

Develops the team’s continuous improvement capabilities and leads ongoing enhancement of Vertiv’s standards, processes, and methods

Work-related travel requirement: 10% - you will be based predominantly across the three plants in Ireland; Burnfoot, Letterkenny and Campsie with some travel to sites in EMEA.

Job content:

-Develops the team’s continuous improvement capabilities and leads the ongoing enhancement of Vertiv’s standards, processes, and methodologies
-Coordinates and oversees the daily activities of VOS (operating system) Coordinators and their support staff
-Ensures alignment with and adherence to VOS specifications and framework; ensures that employees operate in compliance with VOS guidelines
-Leads the VOS Steering Committee
-Responsible for managing and implementing policies and procedures
-Makes decisions with direct impact on company operations and customer outcomes
-Collaborates regularly with subordinates, customers, and peer groups across various management levels
-Initiates change and leads performance improvement initiatives
-Leads and is accountable for VOS-related communication, education, and training
-Conducts analysis of the local Vertiv site, including operational baselines, financial analysis, and ongoing performance measurement and improvement
-Works closely with the Regional VOS Leader on the development and deployment of the VOS strategy
-Ensures consistency of approaches across initiatives and sites
-Collaborates closely with the General Manager (Plant Manager)
-Working in compliance with international trade rules (ITC)
-Submitting improvement proposals within the continuous improvement system in line with company goals
-Respecting environmental protection principles

Work position specification:

Required experience:

-Experience in applying and coaching change management, behavior coaching, and performance management methods
-Minimum of 3–5 years of experience applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

- Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Engineering
-Experience in leading a team

Language skills

-English – fluent

PC skills:

-MS Office Professional (Excel, Access)

Technical/Practical Skills:

-Ability to train, mentor, and guide leaders in developing continuous improvement strategies, influence decision-making, and manage continuous improvement initiatives across company operations and functions
-Analytical skills, including the use of statistical modeling methods, root cause analysis, and other tools and techniques commonly used to support operational improvements
-Leadership skills to manage workflow and lead a team
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Ability to work effectively and manage resources efficiently

Personal prerequisites:

-Communication and coordination skills
-Goal orientation
-Reliability and flexibility, self-motivation, and proactivity

Health and safety and environmental protection

-Comply with all health and safety and environmental protection defined in the internal rules of the company or communicated during training.
-Observe the required measures to prevent emergencies and operational control measures.
-Report all accidents, occupational diseases and emergencies.
-Implement and manage all matters of health and safety and environmental protection, relating to the position.
-In addition to the above tasks it can be individually defined other activities and responsibilities.