Head of Operations

Head of Operations Weir Minerals - Townley Engineering Location - Belleview, Florida Work Arrangement - Onsite What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. What you’ll do ⦿ Operations Leadership: Oversee operations, leading managers across multiple departments including Foundry, Machining, Assembly, Pattern Shop, Warehouse, and Production Scheduling to ensure timely, accurate production and delivery schedules. ⦿ Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance team performance, increase production capacity, and resolve bottlenecks in molding, grinding, machining, and assembly processes. ⦿ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key interface with sales, supply chain, engineering, and safety teams to evaluate new work, capacity, cost, and feasibility, supporting growth and integration efforts. ⦿ Team Management: Lead a high-performing team of approximately 7 direct reports and indirectly manage large hourly manufacturing teams; focus on hiring, training, mentoring, and professional development to build a collaborative and effective workforce. ⦿ Financial Oversight: Collaborate with departments to develop and monitor revenue forecasts, SIOP’s, and budgets; analyze production costs and identify cost-effective solutions to improve profitability. ⦿ Change Management: Lead through influence and collaboration during post-acquisition integration, balancing operational performance with cultural and process changes. ⦿ Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite presence Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00am–5:00pm, with occasional Saturdays as operational needs dictate. ⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. What you’ll bring Must-haves: ⦿ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience that aligns with experience needed for this leadership role. ⦿ Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in complex manufacturing or operations environments. ⦿ Strong operations and manufacturing leadership skills with a solid understanding of production flow, capacity planning, and safety. ⦿ Proven ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and relationship-building rather than command-and-control. Nice-to-haves: ⦿ Experience with ISO standards and LEAN methodologies. ⦿ Experience managing change during post-acquisition integration or similar complex environments. Why join Weir? We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. Benefits ⦿ Competitive pay ⦿ Career development and learning support ⦿ Access to global inclusion networks ⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits ⦿ Sharebuilder Stock sharing gift ⦿ Wellness support for you and your family ⦿ Collaboration with global teams ⦿ Study support For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page. Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. #minerals #LI-JB1 We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.