Operations Manager

CentroMotion; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Health Savings Account

Company-Provided Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Options

401(k) Plan

Educational Support

Lifestyle Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Safe Work Environment

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

CentroMotion is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Wisconsin, driving year-over-year improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role champions LEAN initiatives and World Class manufacturing across the facility.

The candidate will utilize data-driven processes to set standards, coordinate with maintenance and unions, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business plans and forecasts. Strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7–10 years of proven success managing plant operations in a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using business systems to access information and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data driven processes to achieve key performance goals meeting manufacturing requirements and customer satisfaction.
• Develop world-class operational standards for visual metrics on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory.
• Make effective decisions on resource utilization, hiring/training, and capital investments.
• Own and improve safety and support HSSE goals like Goal Zero.
• Coordinate with maintenance and subcontractors to keep equipment safe and in top order.
• Collaborate with union leadership to manage daily operations and apply collective bargaining agreements.
• Drive Lean/World Class manufacturing to increase output and reduce costs.
• Develop Lean strategy and plan with Lean Coordinator(s), using 5S, TPM, SMED to drive discipline.
• Create Standard Work and documentation, improve processes with work instructions and visual management.
• Support ISO 9000 processes and coordinate preventative measures; use root-cause methods (5-Why, 8D) to solve problems.
• Maintain relationships with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing objectives.
• Participate in staff development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

5S/TPM/SMED

Root-cause problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long‑term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

Your Role:

The Operations Manager will effectively direct and lead all aspects of the manufacturing operations within our organization through year-over-year improvements in safety, quality delivery, and cost. This person must possess a continuous improvement mindset and be a champion of LEAD efforts throughout the facility.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Utilize data driven processes to achieve key performance goals that meet or exceed manufacturing requirements and customer satisfaction. Develop world‑class operational standards for measuring and communicating visual metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, etc.
• Effective decision‑making skills regarding utilization of resources, hiring / training, and supporting capital investments to achieve business plan and forecasts.
• Takes ownership and accountability for improving safety throughout the operation and supports the organization’s overall HSSE mission of Goal Zero
• Work with maintenance and subcontractors to ensure plant equipment and the facility is safe and in optimal operating order.
• Partners with union leadership and members to manage daily operations and consistently apply practices and enforce policies. Understand and administer the collective bargaining agreement.
• Drive continuous improvement processes by utilizing World Class/Lean Manufacturing techniques to increase output and lower costs in manufacturing/assembly areas.
• Work with Staff Management and Lean Coordinator(s) to develop and execute a Lean strategy/plan and identify the needs of the business regarding Lean processes. Utilization of 5S, TPM, SMED tools to drive process discipline and accountability.
• Utilizes Standard Work in all manufacturing processes, developing documentation through involvement of employees at all levels. Improve manufacturing processes for greater efficiencies through work instructions, process flow, visual management, scrap reduction, waste elimination, material usage, material handling and flow, cross‑training, etc.
• Support and ensure ISO 9000 processes and procedures are developed and implemented and coordinates preventative measures to enhance system capability. Provide leadership for problem resolution and use formalized root‑cause problem solving approaches (5‑Why, 4‑Block, 8D, etc.) to effectively define problems and drive to solutions.
• Maintain and nurture effective working relationships / communications with key support functions including Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales and Supply Chain to improve operations and ensure effective support of the manufacturing processes to achieve business objectives.
• Participate in development of staff positions and location succession planning including identifying high‑potential subordinates.

Requirements

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7‑10 years of proven success in managing plant operations in a world‑class manufacturing organization. Must have successfully lead and managed by the facilitation of teamwork within the directed functions.
• Proficient in utilizing business systems to access information and use of Microsoft Office Software.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company‑Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.