Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & High-Impact Growth

Fortive; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or Equity

Job summary

Gems Setra seeks a results-driven Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive SQDIP performance. You will develop leaders, improve throughput, and partner across Engineering, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

You'll champion safety, quality culture, and continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma while managing budgets and ensuring on-time customer delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma background with demonstrated problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing execution across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity, and engagement.
• Develop front-line leaders, coach staff, and drive accountability for SQDIP results.
• Plan labor, shifts, capacity, and resources to meet customer demands and budgets.
• Drive KPI rigor, visual controls, and leader standard work with strong problem solving at gemba.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/MRP experience

Budgeting & P&L

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

MS Excel

Job description

Gems Setra seeks a results-driven Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive SQDIP performance. You will develop leaders, improve throughput, and partner across Engineering, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.

You'll champion safety, quality culture, and continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma while managing budgets and ensuring on-time customer delivery.