Senior Site Manufacturing Leader

Trystar; Faribault (MN); Presencial; USD 205.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trystar in Faribault, MN seeks a Senior Site Manufacturing Leader to direct all manufacturing operations at the site, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance, and partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to scale production and deliver innovative solutions.

The role leads lean initiatives, builds high-performing teams, manages budgets and capital plans, and champions a culture of continuous improvement across MES/MRP-enabled manufacturing environments while

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including teams or plant functions.
• 5+ years in plant/site leadership or operations management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proven track record in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Experience scaling manufacturing capacity or new product introductions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead site manufacturing operations to align with objectives and customer expectations.
• Champion safety excellence with compliant practices and employee engagement.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase capacity and scalability.
• Lead new product introductions, launches, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, sales, and supply chain to meet customer requirements.
• Develop KPIs and reporting for decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build and develop high-performing manufacturing teams and leadership pipelines.
• Drive lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Safety culture

Quality management

ERP/MRP/MES

Capacity planning

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree preferred

PMP/Lean/Six Sigma cert preferred

Herramientas

ERP

MRP

MES

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Site Manufacturing Leader

Operations Leadership Full-Time Employee Management Faribault, MN, US

4 days ago

Salary Range: $204,500.00 To $240,000.00 Annually

Job Description:

Leads all manufacturing operations for an assigned site to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable production while meeting customer expectations for quality, delivery, and cost performance. Develops and executes operational strategies that support business growth, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. Partners with engineering, quality, supply chain, product management, sales, and other business functions to expand manufacturing capabilities, optimize operational performance, and deliver innovative solutions that support Trystar's customers and strategic objectives.

In this role you will:

• Lead all aspects of site manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer expectations.
• Champion a culture of safety excellence by promoting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement.
• Drive operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Develop and execute strategies that increase manufacturing capacity, improve scalability, and support business growth.
• Lead new product introductions, production launches, process improvements, and operational expansion initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, sales, product management, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting processes that support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing manufacturing teams while establishing succession plans and leadership development strategies.
• Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
• Utilize ERP, MRP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to support operational accuracy, inventory management, and efficient order fulfillment.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, equipment reliability, and infrastructure planning to support safe and efficient operations.
• Manage site budgets, operational expenses, capital investments, and resource planning to support profitability and growth.
• Lead effective problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to improve performance and eliminate recurring issues.
• Participate in integrated business planning processes and align manufacturing capabilities with forecasted customer demand.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field required.
• 12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including experience leading teams, production operations, or plant functions.
• 5+ years of experience in plant leadership, site leadership, operations management, or a comparable manufacturing leadership role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Proven track record delivering results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee development.
• Experience leading manufacturing growth, operational scaling, capacity expansion, or new product introduction initiatives.
• Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, MES, or related manufacturing systems to support operational decision-making.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain preferred.
• PMP, Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, or related certifications preferred.

Skills:

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Production planning and operational scalability.
• Safety culture development and regulatory compliance.
• Quality management and operational excellence.
• ERP, MRP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Capacity planning and resource optimization.
• Financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Change management and organizational transformation.
• KPI development, performance management, and operational reporting.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Team leadership, coaching, and succession planning.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.