Sr Operations Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Hellman & Friedman$90K — $132K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in program/project management for complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience with development and manufacturing of electronics or high-volume consumer products.
  • Strong skills in planning, risk management, and change management.
  • Proficient in influencing teams without authority and ensuring organizational alignment.
  • Ability to create processes and tools that enhance team effectiveness.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex programs from start to finish, ensuring alignment and accountability.
  • Manage strategic manufacturing and operations initiatives, including cost reduction and operational improvements.
  • Coordinate across multiple functions to maintain clear communication among stakeholders.
  • Develop and oversee program plans, schedules, and communication updates for successful execution.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet operational goals.
  • Identify process gaps and create resources to improve workflows and efficiency.
  • Contribute to the long-term vision of Operations Program Management by establishing effective processes.

Benefits

  • Mission-driven culture that supports personal growth and inclusivity.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package that focuses on employee wellness.
  • Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for employee homes.
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups for networking, mentorship, and advocacy.
Full Job Description
Why are we hiring?

Well, we're growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.
What You'll Do

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead complex cross-functional programs from initiation through execution, driving alignment, accountability, and successful delivery against business objectives.
• Serve as Program Manager for strategic manufacturing and operations initiatives, including NPI readiness, sustaining programs, cost reduction efforts, manufacturing readiness, and operational improvement projects.
• Coordinate effectively across functions including Supply Chain, Engineering, Product, Business Systems, Information Security, and Customer Support, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring clear communication and alignment among all stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, risks, dependencies, communications, and executive updates to ensure successful program execution.
• Partner with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to drive operational readiness, resolve issues, and achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Identify gaps in processes and ways of working, and create the tools, documentation, reporting, operating mechanisms, and best practices that improve team effectiveness and enable repeatable execution across Operations.
• Contribute to the long-term vision of the Operations Program Management function by helping establish the processes, operating mechanisms, and execution discipline required to support all major Operations initiatives.
What You'll Bring

Desired Skills and Experience
• 6+ years of program and/or project management experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience leading the development and manufacturing of electronics, hardware, or other high-volume consumer products.
• Strong program management skills, including planning, risk management, dependency management, executive communication, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams and organizations.
• Experience creating and improving processes, tools, documentation, reporting, and standard work that improve team effectiveness and execution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience communicating with senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, create structure, and successfully drive initiatives through changing business environments.
• Experience working with Asia manufacturing partners and willingness to travel internationally 1-2 times per year.

Nice-to-Haves
• Experience using project management software (e.g. Smartsheet, Monday, Jira).
• Experience implementing business systems, enterprise platforms, or operational transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with stage-gate product development processes.
• Experience with data analytics, KPI development, and operational reporting.
• PMP certification or equivalent training.
What Values You'll Share
  • Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
  • Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
  • No Ego - Maintaining a "no job too small" attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
  • One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
  • Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
  • Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.
What We Offer
  • A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
  • A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
  • Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

The target annual base pay range for this role is $90,100to $132,100

This target annual base pay range represents our good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. We use a market-based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. We carefully tailor individual compensation packages, including base pay, taking into consideration employees' job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and other relevant business factors.

Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. More details can be found here.

We're committed to fair and equitable pay practices, as well as pay transparency. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.

About Hellman & Friedman

Goodman Manufacturing is an American company operating as an independent subsidiary of Daikin Group, the world's largest manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning products and systems. The company, founded in 1975 and based in Waller, Texas, manufactures residential heating and cooling systems. Goodman is located just outside Houston,Texas, in the $417 million Daikin Texas Technology Park.
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