Manufacturing Operations Leader, Lean & Performance

Gems Setra

Plainville (CT)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 187,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gems Setra, a leading global sensing and monitoring technologies company, seeks an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a high-performance environment. You will drive SQDIP across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity, developing front-line leaders and partnering with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and HR.

You will plan labor and capacity, champion continuous improvement, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to eliminate waste and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, value streams, and cross-functional business processes.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost analysis, and P&L understanding.
Proven ability to develop, coach, and hold leaders accountable for performance.
Advanced problem-solving skills using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and material flow.
Strong communication, change management, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing execution across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity, and engagement.
Manage and develop supervisors, professional staff, and operations support teams while driving accountability for SQDIP results.
Plan labor, staffing, overtime, shifts, resources, and production capacity to meet customer and business demands.
Drive Daily Management, KPI rigor, visual controls, leader standard work, and operational accountability.
Champion a proactive safety and quality culture while ensuring compliance with company, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Lead Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Ralliant Business System (RBS) initiatives to eliminate waste, improve capacity, and strengthen standard work.
Apply structured problem-solving at the gemba to address recurring production, quality, delivery, and process issues.
Manage budgets, labor efficiency, productivity, cost-out initiatives, throughput, capacity, inventory, and working capital.
Build leadership capability through coaching, cross-training, succession planning, and career development.
Partner cross-functionally to improve material flow, production readiness, NPI, launches, and customer commitments.
Identify and elevate operational, quality, safety, and business risks while driving sustainable improvements.
Partner with HR and site leadership on hiring, retention, engagement, performance management, and workforce development.
Benchmark and implement best practices across Ralliant operating companies.