Operations Excellence Manager (US)

Operations Excellence Manager (US)

If you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our Operations team.

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Operations Excellence Manager

Are you passionate about optimizing production processes and ensuring seamless operations in a high-tech, international environment? Our USA site is rapidly growing which presents the opportunity for candidates to join our Operations team and help shape the future of technology at Prodrive Technologies.

About the Role

As an Operations Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for leading and executing an efficient, stable, and data-driven production plan for highly complex and innovative products. You will play a key role in executing output realization, team performance, capacity planning, and production scheduling. By doing this, you will ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery towards our customers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute optimal production planning that balance customer demand, inventory levels, and operational efficiency.

Command and direct performance of the manufacturing team to achieve customer delivery targets.

Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, driving corrective actions.

Collaborate with demand planning, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics to ensure smooth alignment across departments.

Proactively identify and resolve production operation issues, preventing disruptions and ensuring timely deliveries.

Work closely with production teams to maximize resource utilization, capacity planning, and efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Kaizen methodologies to optimize planning & production processes.

Profile

Bachelor’s (Master’s is a plus) degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering or GED with 10 years of relevant experience

At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years of experience managing direct reports

Strong skills in Leadership, Production Scheduling, and Capacity Planning.

Proficiency in SAP Production Planning (PP) and SAP Materials Management (MM) is a plus.

Strong data analysis & reporting skills (Excel, BI tools).

Problem-solving & decision-making mindset: quickly identifying and resolving planning and production issues.

Crisis management & adaptability: able to react effectively to manufacturing and supply chain disruptions.

Clear & concise communicator: able to briefly and effectively communicate requirements

Attention to detail & accuracy: ensuring precise planning to avoid excess WIP or production halts.

Collaboration & stakeholder management: balancing priorities and resolving conflicts across teams.

Results-driven & proactive: setting clear goals and working persistently to achieve them in a fast-paced environment.

Authorized to work in the US