Operations Manager

Your role

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to lead the operational activities of our Product Company.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will have overall responsibility for Purchasing & Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, Production & Manufacturing, Industrialization, and SHEQ/Quality.

The role is responsible for building a safe, efficient, reliable, and continuously improving operation that supports customer expectations, product quality, cost competitiveness, and the long-term growth of the Product Company.

Your day-to-day

Operational Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Product Company across purchasing, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, industrialization, quality, and SHEQ.
• Translate business objectives into clear operational priorities, targets, and action plans.
• Develop the organization, processes, competencies, and capacity required to support current and future business needs.
• Establish clear ownership, accountability, and performance management across the Operations organization.

Purchasing & Supply Chain

• Ensure effective sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management to secure quality, delivery, cost, and supply continuity.
• Develop supplier performance and reduce supply-chain risks.
• Drive cost optimization and localization opportunities in cooperation with Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure material availability to support production and customer requirements.

Logistics & Warehouse

• Ensure efficient inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, material flow, and inventory management.
• Improve inventory accuracy, lead times, delivery reliability, and logistics costs.
• Develop efficient processes and standards for receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping.

Production & Industrialization

• Lead manufacturing activities with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Develop production capabilities, capacity, processes, and standards in line with business growth and product strategy.
• Drive the industrialization of new products and transfer of products/processes into local production.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through standardized work, Lean principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure close cooperation between Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and other functions during product introduction and process changes.

SHEQ & Quality

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable SHEQ requirements.
• Ensure the maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement of applicable ISO certifications and management systems, including successful preparation for internal, surveillance, and recertification audits.
• Ensure robust quality processes throughout suppliers, incoming materials, production, and final products.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality and operational issues.
• Promote preventive quality and continuous improvement rather than reactive problem solving.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Define and monitor operational KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, Productivity, and Supplier Performance.
• Identify operational risks and drive appropriate mitigation actions.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, process standardization, waste reduction, and sustainable productivity improvements.
• Work closely with Finance to manage operational costs, inventory, investments, and productivity targets.

Your skills and experience

BS/BA from a four-year college or university; and four to six years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your location and working hours

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Plymouth, Michigan office.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.