OPERATIONS SENIOR MANAGER (IN125_01)

Mersen Group; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersen Group in Oregon is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary manufacturing team and ensure safe, efficient production aligned with budget targets and quality standards.

The role emphasizes planning, process optimization, and deployment of continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma) to drive on-time delivery and cost efficiency while supporting growth through scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate: Master's, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 6–10 years of professional experience in manufacturing/plant leadership.
• Strong planning, scheduling and cost-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary production team including QA, EHS and maintenance.
• Oversee plant operations to ensure on-time delivery, safety and quality.
• Deploy Continuous Improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to improve performance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Production planning

Operations management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world. For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen. Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world. For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen. Main missions

• Manages a multidisciplinary team (production ± HSE, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Purchasing)
• Defines the equipment and personnel needs required to ensure production unit operates in the safest and most efficient way possible based on budgeted targets.
• Controls the daily operations within the plant to ensure optimal efficiency and output, monitoring established key performance indicators, while following and enforcing all site, group and local regulations related to environment, health and safety, lean management and quality, purchasing and maintenance, engineering and supply chain.
• Ensures the deployment of the Continuous Improvement Program within his areas of responsibility. Feeds constinuously the Improvement and Transformation projects pipeline to meet the strategic goals.
• Fosters a positive attitude throughout the facility ensuring that all employees are aligned with the company goals and vision, applying tact, sensitivity and professionalism through strong communication practices and policies.
• Promotes strong training practices for new and current employees.
• Initiates, implements, documents and manages the site maintenance program based on best practices in the industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance following a "Total Preventative Maintenance" approach while tracking key site indicators and following regulating requirements.
• Main duties
• Controls the planning, flow, processes and operations within the plant targeting optimal cost efficiency and output ensuring on time delivery goals are met while following all company and local regulations including health and safety, quality and ISO standards. >> Assessment indicator : On time delivery/Costs/PP/Budget/Turnover/Inventory/Lead Times/Audit Results/LTIR/TRIR/SIR/CONQ/Waste reduction plan/EiO matrix/Machine uptime
• Generates positive employee motivation and counsels staff on performance, attendance, annual reviews, skills and career development. >> Assessment indicator : Employee turnover, Performance appraisals, Productivity measures, Employee Surveys
• Ensures processes for employee training and instruction in the proper tools and equipment in compliance with health and safety regulations and operational standards. >> Assessment indicator : On time delivery/Costs/Budget/ Revenue/ Audit Results/PP/Medium Time Between Failure (MTBF)
• Engages Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen workshop, 8D, QRQC, DMAIC, DMADV, VSM,...) to improve operational performance focused on customer satisfaction (quality improvement and lead time reduction) as well as costs optimization feeding continuously the Productivity Plan. >> Assessment indicator : VSM, Lean Metrics, On Time Delivery, Costs, Headcount, Gross Margin

Job specificities

• Travel: Yes, occasional and local
• On call service: YesJob Qualifications
• Education: Graduate : Master's, or equivalent extensive experience
• Professional experience required: 6 - 10 yearsCompetencies
• IT tools and applications
• Continuous improvement (management)
• Project management
• Production / Manufacturing / Planning
• Health, safety & environment (management)
• Cost management
• Efficient communication

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.