Operations Leader: Drive Efficiency, Safety & Growth

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirax-Sarco Engineering in the United States is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing and facilities teams toward operational excellence. You will drive safety, sustainability, and efficiency while delivering business objectives and optimizing production processes.

The role requires a track record of multi-shift leadership, program execution, and continuous improvement with a focus on culture change and employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 7+ years leading complex manufacturing operations and multi-shift teams.
• Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and culture change.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence (OPEX).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resource planning, and metrics.
• Ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Commitment to safety, quality, sustainability and engagement.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop manufacturing, facilities, and sustainability leaders to achieve operational and cultural objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through production planning, asset reliability, and preventive maintenance governance.
• Champion environmental, health, safety, quality, and sustainability initiatives across the org.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders to execute strategic priorities, projects, and resource plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, eliminate waste, and support growth.
• Develop and manage operating budgets while ensuring efficient use of labor, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure production commitments are met safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Coach and mentor leaders to drive engagement and performance.
• Facilitate collaboration between manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and other functions.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support sustainability through energy reduction and waste elimination.
• Oversee critical facility systems (utilities, HVAC, boilers, compressors).
• Champion Operational Excellence tools and methodologies.
• Lead culture-change initiatives and innovative approaches to challenges.
• Support strategic initiatives, capital projects, and organizational growth.
• Participate in CI events and org development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Data analysis

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety focus

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Reporting tools

Job description

Spirax-Sarco Engineering in the United States is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing and facilities teams toward operational excellence. You will drive safety, sustainability, and efficiency while delivering business objectives and optimizing production processes.

The role requires a track record of multi-shift leadership, program execution, and continuous improvement with a focus on culture change and employee development.