Sr. Operations Manager

Itron, Inc.; Oconee (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible vacation

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Itron, Inc. seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead production strategy, schedules, and budget adherence across complex lines.

This role requires Lean/Six Sigma leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven track record in improving cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will drive capital plans, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while achieving production and revenue targets in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement knowledge.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing operations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans and objectives aligned with company goals.
• Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters.
• Influence senior leadership through clear presentations and data.
• Maintain budgets, productivity, and quality.
• Manage capacity, material planning, and capital investments.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements on schedule and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and instill a culture of improvement.
• Own safety and operational performance for the area.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet targets across KPI areas.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Production planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Root cause analysis

Operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

MBA

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Senior Operations Manager directs the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, as well as cost and quality targets. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of design and production, program management skills, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines. The position will be a key leadership role responsible for enabling production and revenue targets. In addition, this person prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans and objectives in accordance with overall company strategy.
• Make final decisions on administrative or operational matters.
• Influence Customer and Senior Leadership Team via verbal or in-person presentations.
• Maintain budgets, productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Manage capacity and resource planning, material planning, budgeting and capital investment plan and projects.
• Ensure all products delivered meet customer requirements in terms of schedule and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and having the mindset of continuous improvement along with ability to drive this as the culture.
• Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement investments in technology, equipment or systems that will enhance the plant's production capabilities to optimize production, improve efficiency and reduce conversion cost.
• Taking full ownership of their responsible area by driving and steering everything needed to get product out the door meeting all Safety, Quality, Cost and Volume targets.
• Will drive all plant metrics for their operational area which will include various KPI’s in Quality, Safety, Cost, Volume.
• Complete ownership of all safety within their department.
• Team building of direct reports along with hourly team.
• Ensuring the scheduling of customer orders is level loaded and properly planned with all material, personnel and other necessary resources prior to an order being scheduled.
• Multi-tasking of multiple projects along with the day-to-day operational requirements.
• Will participate with various support functions (quality, manufacturing engineering, scheduling, buying, R&D) ensuring all these functions work together in order that the operational area meets all targets.
• Create operating rhythm and drive communication and recognition at all levels in the plant to be consistent with the business strategy.
• Direct, often in innovative ways, the resolution of highly complex or unusual business issues that may cross functional or department lines.
• Anticipate and communicate actionable business data to ensure continuous process improvements and waste reduction with measurable financial results.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field 8+ years of proven direct, operational leadership experience required, including significant experience managing hourly personnel
• Experience implementing Lean/six sigma continuous improvement methodologies and principles.
• Experience with semi-automated or fully automated production lines
• Planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience
• Strong root cause analysis skillset.
• Can quickly develop action plans to address problems.
• Hands-on experience of managing complex and inter-related manufacturing operations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• MBA
• Working with a world-renowned operating system (i.e., DBS, HOS, etc.)
• 5S/6S, Lean certifications
• Travel:1 - 10% #LI-MD1

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, flexible vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and more! This position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus program.

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.

Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

Our broad solution portfolio allows our customers to better manage energy and water for a sustainable future.

Our innovative, next-generation utility and smart-city solutions help build resilient communities around the world.

You can build your career here and do work that truly matters. Learn more about Itron here.

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