Sr. Manager Operations Management

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.