Senior Site Manufacturing Leader

Trystar; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 205.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trystar is seeking a Senior Site Manufacturing Leader to oversee all manufacturing operations at the Faribault site in Minnesota. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while partnering with engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to meet customer requirements.

The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing leadership, 5+ years in plant/site leadership, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, supply chain, business management, or related field is required.
• 12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including team and site leadership.
• 5+ years in plant/site leadership or equivalent manufacturing leadership role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proven track record in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee development.
• Experience leading manufacturing growth, capacity expansion, or new product introductions.
• Experience with ERP/MRP/MES to support decision-making.
• Collaborative work with engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.
• Strong lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement knowledge.
• MBA/master’s degree and related certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all site manufacturing operations and align with company objectives.
• Promote safety excellence with regulatory compliance and engagement.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop strategies to increase capacity and scalability for growth.
• Lead new product introductions, launches, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, sales, and supply chain to meet customer needs.
• Develop KPIs and reporting to support decision-making and improvement.
• Mentor and develop high-performing manufacturing teams and leaders.
• Drive lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement across site ops.
• Utilize ERP, MRP, and MES for inventory and order fulfillment.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, and asset reliability.
• Manage site budgets, capex, and resource planning.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in integrated business planning to align with demand.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Safety culture

Quality management

Capacity planning

Financial management

Root cause analysis

Change management

KPI development

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

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

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain preferred

PMP, Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, or related certifications 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

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3025

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.