Sr. Manager Operations Management

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing at Pelzer 1 and Pelzer 2 facilities. You will lead daily operations, drive metrics, and implement plans for systems, processes, and staffing.

A strong track record in lean/Six Sigma, multi-site leadership, and financial planning is required. You will build a high-performance team, ensure safety and quality, and partner with customers and leaders to exceed expectations while delivering profits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Master’s in Business or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years in high-performing manufacturing with 5+ years in a senior management role.
• Experience leading multi-site, regional or global manufacturing organizations.
• Strong track record in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and end-to-end supply chain.
• Proven ability in financial planning and analysis for manufacturing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership across two Pelzer facilities and drive operational metrics.
• Develop and implement plans for manufacturing systems, processes, and personnel.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; recruit and retain key roles.
• Act as lead client-care officer through direct contact with customers and partners.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, urgency, accountability and empowerment.
• Ensure safety and quality are prioritized in all operations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Industrial engineering

Relationship management

Quality management

End-to-end supply chain

Project management

Financial planning

Cost reduction

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Operations Manager position will provide leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations across Pelzer 1 and Pelzer 2 facilities. Key areas of focus of this role will include operational execution, safety and quality management. She/he will possess the leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to ensure that Vertiv achieves and exceeds customer expectations while maximizing financial returns to its stakeholders. Additionally, she/he will establish an organizational structure that supports these initiatives by placing the best people in the right roles. Vertiv places equal importance on cultural fit. As such, the Sr. Operations Manager will possess a leadership style that mirrors Vertiv’s core values. In other words, she/he will be humble, respectful, collaborative, and energetic. To achieve the company’s objectives, the Sr. Operations Manager will foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, sense of urgency, personal accountability, follow-through, engagement, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management across the manufacturing across 2 facilities
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all operations processes, specifically providing timely, accurate, and operational metric reports on all items related to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the operations leadership to develop and implement plans for manufacturing systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth and efficiencies throughout the organization.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the team not currently in place.
• Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with customers and partner.
• Lead a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Preferred Master’s degree in Business or related field
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience gained at high-performing, complex manufacturing companies leading from demand creation through fulfillment. Of which, five years will have been spent serving in a Senior Management role.
• The leader will have significant experience leading a multi-site, regional and/or global manufacturing organization.
• A demonstrated track record of operational excellence to include extensive lean manufacturing/six sigma, industrial engineering, relationship management, quality, end-to-end supply chain, and project management experience; particularly working closely with plant and corporate resources to develop and lead an organization known for world‑class products and quality.
• He/she will have deep experience in financial planning and analysis around manufacturing and supply chain with previous experience in reducing costs, improving profits, and streamlining operations.
• The leaders will be respected for driving efficiencies, championing continuous improvement, while ensuring high commitment to safety.
• He/she will have excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• The leader will have experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post‑acquisition integration.
• Upwardly mobile; demonstrated a track record of advancement with the ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

About Us

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• 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. Headquartered 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

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