Operations Manager

Electro-Mechanical – Federal Pacific- Switchgear Facility is searching for a high-energy and results-oriented Operations Manager to manage our continued drive toward world-class manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in developing and executing process improvement, leadership development and plant management. As a member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the facility’s production, growth and operational excellence as well as helping ensure alignment with the company's overall objectives.

Responsibilities:

• As the Operations Manager, the candidate will ensure the business runs efficiently by overseeing daily production, optimizing workflows and managing staff and resources while ensuring safety, quality and ISO compliance.
• This position will be key to ensuring a safe, compliant manufacturing operation with Zero tolerance for preventable accidents.
• The candidate will oversee the facility’s management team, ensure cross-departmental coordination and maintain performance tracking via established KPIs. The candidate will also oversee Operational Excellence in association with the corporate OpEx team and manage Lean activities, 6-sigma development, process automation and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Continue to drive a culture of performance and growth while fostering a positive workplace through a diligence to safety, strong communication and employee engagement.
• Develop and coach supervisors and team leads to build sustainable operational capability.
• Financial oversight- Support development and execution of annual operating plans and department budgets as well as lead capital strategy & planning, product cost reduction and business process management to achieve world-class operational performance.
• Coordinate, lead and execute improvement projects and initiatives in order to achieve business needs and objectives. Focus on waste elimination and bottleneck identification via a culture of teamwork and individual engagement.
• The individual will need to effectively communicate throughout the organization and collaborate with all levels of personnel to achieve target performance and share best practices within the organization.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Operations Management, Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or other related field is desired
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience with front-line supervision a plus
• Advanced interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Self-directed and results driven with strong leadership skills
• 6-Sigma certification or verifiable project experience
• Significant experience with EH&S in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills required.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead a high-caliber team and make a significant impact on a growing company
• Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Be part of a company that is committed to innovation and excellence.

About Us:

Headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, Electro-Mechanical is one of America’s largest privately held, manufacturers of electrical apparatus. Acquired in 2024 by Oaktree Capital Management, EMC is a platform business positioned for significant growth both organically and through acquisition. Our family of companies includes Line Power, Federal Pacific and Mirus International. These companies are recognized throughout North America and around the world for the supply of high-quality power distribution components used in the Utility, Data Center and Renewable Energy markets.

Travel

Minimal travel required (primarily vendor-related or training).

EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC’s Guiding Principles.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed