Site Operations Manager

Saint--gobain; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Saint-Gobain seeks a Site Operations Manager in Wayne, NJ to drive performance across manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, digital manufacturing, and automation. You will lead Manufacturing Unit Leaders, Maintenance Supervisor, Project Engineers, and the Digital Manufacturing team to deliver excellence.

You will shape leadership capability, elevate execution discipline, and build a strong pipeline of operational talent while partnering with site leaders to transform and improve overall site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, business, or related field required. MBA in engineering, operations, business, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a complex industrial environment.
• 5+ years of people leadership managing leaders, supervisors, engineers, maintenance, or technical teams with KPI oversight.
• 3+ years of cross-functional improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, OPEX).

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire Manufacturing Unit Leaders, the Maintenance Supervisor, Project Engineers, and the Digital Manufacturing and Automation team.
• Strengthen leadership capability, sharpen execution discipline, and build a pipeline of operational talent.
• Work closely with site leadership including the Tech Center Manager, Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Site Performance and Operational Excellence Leader, and HR Manager.
• Help drive transformation, elevate site performance, and develop the people who make it possible.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

People leadership

Cross-functional improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

MBA or Master's degree preferred

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing execution systems

Job description

Step into a high-impact leadership role as the Site Operations Manager for our Wayne, NJ site, where you will shape operational performance across manufacturing, maintenance, and facilities, digital manufacturing, automation, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire Manufacturing Unit Leaders, the Maintenance Supervisor, Project Engineers, and the Digital Manufacturing and Automation team.
• Strengthen leadership capability, sharpen execution discipline, and build a strong pipeline of operational talent.
• Work closely with site leadership, including the Tech Center Manager, Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Site Performance and Operational Excellence Leader, and HR Manager.
• Help drive transformation, elevate site performance, and develop the people who make it possible.

Is this job for you ?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field required. Master's Degree/MBA in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a complex industrial environment
• 5+ years of experience in People Leadership managing leaders, supervisors, engineers, maintenance, or technical teams, as well as experience with production systems, maintenance, reliability, manufacturing performance, and operational KPIs
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional improvement, WCM, Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, OPEX, or similar programs.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $111,000 to $177,000. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 15% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $127,600 to $203,500. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want