Senior Manager, Operations

Essential Functions • Must care about people, valuing staff as the greatest assets of Wenger. • Responsible for leading by example and adhering to and/or enforcing all Wenger operating policies and practices. • Safety/Environmental – Must have a proven fluency in understanding how to develop and sustain best practices in safety. This includes a Safety-First bias with a strong focus on accident prevention. • Risk Mitigation – Assesses present and future needs, trends, problems, and conditions within Manufacturing that could harm employees, threaten the supply chain, reduce productivity, and/or impact quality and profitability. • Leads the development and execution of business plans, operating policies, budgets, and strategic initiatives that support the Company's overall objectives. Establishes and monitors short- and long-term operational and financial goals aligned with Business Plan Objectives (BPOs), ensuring success is measured through meaningful KPIs and achievement of budget, productivity, quality, and cost performance targets. • Drives productivity improvements through regular Kaizen activities and other Lean practices that are evaluated, established, and sustained over time. • Supports Quality Assurance and Zero Defects initiatives through KPI-driven objectives. Implements corrective action methodologies such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, A3 Problem Solving, and similar continuous improvement tools. • Ensures approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied. • Reviews and appraises manufacturing activities and performance results. Recommends and supports corrective actions as necessary. • Reviews and evaluates contracts, appropriations, and expenditure requests. • Develops and trains managers and leaders within the Company and reviews performance. • Works in conjunction with Human Resources to develop training plans that enhance employee performance. • Recommends compensation changes for key personnel in accordance with Company policy and assists in ensuring organizational structures are appropriately staffed. • May support acquisition, merger, facility expansion, or greenfield projects, including evaluation and utilization of physical assets and facilities. • Ensures policies, procedures, training, and implementation practices are standardized across locations. • Communicates regularly with individuals and departments throughout the organization. • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.   Physical/Environmental Requirements • Manufacturing environment: will be exposed to loud noises and machinery with moving parts. • Domestic and international travel required Skills and Abilities • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment. • Ability to execute agreed tasks and deadlines against performance criteria (KPIs) • Result-oriented with the ability to follow through and respect deadlines. • Proficient skills using Microsoft Suite and other programs as needed. • Proactive and organized. • Ability to manage confidential information. Education, Knowledge, and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Engineering Technology or a related discipline. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including plant management, operations management, continuous improvement, or related manufacturing leadership roles. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement disciplines. • Strong financial and business acumen. • Problem-solving and root cause analysis proficiency. • OSHA compliance knowledge. • Demonstrated success in improving safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance and cost management. • ERP and/or MRP system knowledge.