The Global Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day direction, supervision, and coordination of manufacturing operations across our Texas, Wisconsin, Mexico, and China facilities of our Allient Oshkosh branch.
Apply now!Responsibilities:- Direct and coordinate, through the Wisconsin Factory Supervisors and the Operations Managers of Texas/Mexico and China, the plant operations comprised of coil winding and finishing, assembly, molding, telephone transformer production, machining, fabricating, production planning and inventory control, traffic and shipping, ensuring that schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently achieved. Direct and coordinate, through the Operations Managers of Mexico and China, the local accounting function in those facilities.
- Support labor relations activities, including contract compliance, employee performance management, and grievance resolution in partnership with Human Resources, and coordinate production activities with Engineering, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Cost functions to assure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Ensure that personnel are assigned in accordance with workload requirements, and that maximum productivity is obtained from both manpower and equipment, analyzing production interruptions that impede schedules and taking appropriate corrective action, anticipating potential failures to meet objectives, and recommending or implementing alternate courses of action where necessary.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, and Cost Control functions to assure that manufacturing objectives are aligned with overall corporate goals, driving the application of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and value-added engineering programs. Conduct operations staff meetings and provide direction on matters relating to manufacturing performance, product quality, on-time delivery, inventory control, throughput time, cost efficiency, and related objectives.
- Oversee the preparation of operating expense budgets and provide direction as to actions required when deviations from budget occur. Support the development and long-range planning of the Company by participating in Executive Staff meetings and serving on management committees related to supervisory development, contract negotiations, and strategic initiatives.
- Recruit, train, and direct subordinate managers and supervisors, defining their authority and responsibilities, and providing instruction in company policies, technical problems, scheduling, quality standards, cost control, and related matters, while monitoring and appraising their performance and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain harmonious employee relations across diverse operations, collaborating with Human Resources on labor relations, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, and compliance with personnel policies and procedures, while ensuring adherence to company rules, regulations, and applicable labor practices.
- Perform other related duties involving manufacturing and service operations or otherwise associated with the responsibility.
Qualifications- Education & Technical Background
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required; advanced study in Operations Management or Business Administration preferred.
- Strong technical foundation in electrical engineering (preferred) or mechanical engineering (secondary).
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years leading a large factory operation (150+ employees) or multiple facilities; ideally 7-10 years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing or operations management.
- Proven success in a multi-plant or global environment, driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cost efficiency.
- Track record of managing high-volume production lines/cells across diverse operations.
- Leadership & Management Skills
- Passionate, career-driven leader with a zeal for factory success.
- Skilled at multitasking across large-scale operations while meeting quality, schedule, and delivery goals.
- Experienced in recruiting, training, and developing managers and supervisors while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Global Competence
- Experience managing international facilities strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel globally (6-10 weeks per year) to oversee operations in Mexico and China.
- Ability to adapt to diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
- Additional Competencies
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Budgeting, cost control, and strategic planning experience.
- Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Quality, Supply Chain, HR).
- High degree of diplomacy and professionalism in interactions with senior leaders, partners, and customers.
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APPLY TODAY!To learn more about Allient Inc. visit www.Allient.com
Core hours: First shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
Additional hours: As needed to support global operations, including occasional early morning or evening calls across time zones, and travel to international facilities (6-10 weeks per year).
