Operations Manager

Copeland Corporation LLC; Rushville (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Copeland Corporation LLC in Rushville, IN seeks a Senior Manufacturing Launch Lead to direct the Rushville OFC product ramp. You will partner with enterprise teams to accelerate introduction, own process and product readiness, and ensure on-time delivery with a focus on customer experience and supply chain resilience.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead cross‑functional teams across operations, engineering, procurement and quality, driving Kaizen improvements and strategic deployment.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on optimizing enterprise processes and leading change initiatives.
• Ability to influence across all levels and coach others.
• Experience in Operations, Engineering, Product Planning, or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team to deliver the new product line compressor launch.
• Meet schedule commitments for launch partners including quality, cost, and risk mitigation.
• Lead cross-functional teams through complex project aspects and drive Kaizen improvements.

Skills

Process optimization

Leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Operations experience

Engineering background

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Lead the Rushville Manufacturing Launch of our new Oil Free Centrifugal (OFC) product platform. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will work closely with Copeland enterprise teams to accelerate and successfully introduce this program. Your focus will be on manufacturing and collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality and Execution related colleagues to deliver a prepared and capable team that owns all process and product related activities for the OFC ramp‑up. You will ensure a strong focus on customer experience, delivery assurance, robust supply networks, business and manufacturing process optimization, operational flexibility and protection of expected lead times.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team to successfully deliver the new product line compressor launch.
• Meet schedule commitments for key launch partners (including Safe Standard Work, Product Quality, Cost, risk mitigation and operational strategies).
• Lead cross‑functional teams through very complex aspects of the project.
• Lead and facilitate strategy deployment process implementation and development within the business and site locations.
• Communicate overall strategy, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Communicate project status and forward plans throughout the organization and support the enterprise with preparation and support for key meetings.
• Support AOP and Strategic Bowlers and action plans as needed.
• Lead Copeland Business System Leadership & Engagement.
• Work with Leadership Teams to prioritize and resource specific new product projects.
• Lead and facilitate new product projects to impact identified critical metrics.
• Identify upcoming requirements, milestones, opportunities and best practices.
• Drive and improve business processes in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Distribution, IT, Human Resources, and Engineering.
• Collaborate with the enterprise leadership team to continuously improve processes (e.g., tools, techniques, analysis, exhibits).
• Identify and leverage best practices across global manufacturing sites.
• Leverage shared learnings to improve overall implementation process through Kaizen and other rapid improvement processes.
• Engage Business Units as needed to ensure operational plans are established and on track for customer service level and supply chain excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Strong desire to optimize enterprise processes – Q2C Facilitation or Consulting (internal or external).
• Clear demonstration of getting results through teams.
• Willingness to lead others, coach and mentor, and expand accountability / leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: Operations, Engineering, Product Planning, or Marketing.
• Ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated change leadership skills.
• Experience leading a significant change effort.
• Effectively dealing with ambiguity and challenges appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in any of the following key functional roles is a plus: Quality, Supply Chain, Operations Engineering, Product Planning, Sales / Marketing, S&OP Leadership, Change Management.

Location

Rushville, IN – a short drive from Indianapolis and other nearby communities, offering a local community atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. Flexible time off plans such as paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail].