Sr. Manager Operations Management

Vertiv Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation seeks a Sr. Operations Manager to lead all production operations at the Franklin Furnace manufacturing facility in Kentucky.

You will drive safe, efficient manufacturing, meet schedules and delivery commitments, and partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Planning to remove barriers. You will provide direct leadership and development to production managers, supervisors, and manufacturing staff, foster accountability and continuous improvement, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of managerial experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, plant management, or a related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing lean practices in high‑mix, low‑volume environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team‑building abilities.
• Knowledge of Lean tools (Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, A3).
• Ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions.
• Experience working with MRP/PLM systems and manufacturing dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day‑to‑day production operations to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing and on‑time delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Planning to remove production barriers and improve flow.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to production managers, supervisors, and shop floor staff.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the facility.
• Monitor KPIs such as schedule attainment, adherence, and on‑time delivery; align resources to meet daily and long‑term goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Planning & prioritization

Change management

Tools

MRP/PLM systems

Manufacturing dashboards

Job description

Job Description We are seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to provide hands‑on leadership for all production operations within the Franklin Furnace manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing while ensuring production schedules, customer delivery commitments, and operational performance objectives are consistently achieved. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross‑functional teams to remove barriers to production and improve on‑time delivery. Lead all day‑to‑day production operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely manufacture of products while meeting plant attainment, schedule adherence and customer expectations. Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to production managers, supervisors, team leads, and manufacturing employees. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary operational leader for the facility, ensuring production resources, staffing, equipment, and materials are effectively aligned to meet daily and long‑term production goals. Drive production performance through execution of manufacturing priorities. Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to proactively resolve production issues, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve manufacturing flow. Improve standard work, implementing visual management, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, and driving sustainable process improvements. Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) like schedule attainment, schedule adherence and on‑time delivery. Establish clear expectations, communicate business objectives, and maintain a visible leadership presence on the production floor through daily engagement with employees. Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired:

• 4+ years of managerial experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, plant management, or a related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success implementing lean practices in high‑mix, low‑volume environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and team‑building abilities
• Knowledge of Lean tools (Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, A3)
• Ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions.
• Experience working with MRP/PLM systems and manufacturing dashboards.

Skills And Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development
• 5S & Continuous Improvement
• Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Problem‑Solving & Root‑Cause Analysis
• Planning, Organization & Prioritization
• Change Management & Process Discipline
• Safety & Quality Focus
• Operational Excellence Mindset
• Ability to Drive Results in Fast‑Paced Environments

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High‑Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization No calls or agencies please.

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

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