Sr. Manager Merge & Acquisition

Own end-to-end operations integration planning and execution

Drive operational synergy delivery (cost footprint productivity working capital)

Lead integration across manufacturing supply chain quality procurement and logistics

Establish integration governance milestones and executive reporting

Support operational due diligence and pre-close integration planning

Partner cross-functionally with Finance IT HR Procurement and Business Units leadership

Integration Leadership & Governance

Lead end-to-end operational integration planning and execution for acquisitions and divestitures

Establish integration governance cadence KPI tracking and executive reporting

Act as primary operations liaison between corporate leadership business unit leaders and site leadership

Drive disciplined execution using structured integration frameworks and project management tools

Synergy & Value Capture

Translate deal thesis into measurable operational synergy initiatives (cost footprint productivity working capital capex service levels)

Own synergy roadmap milestones benefits tracking and risk mitigation

Identify additional value creation opportunities post-close

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Integration

Lead integration across:

Plant operations & footprint strategy

Production planning & scheduling

Quality systems & certifications

Procurement & supplier consolidation

Logistics & distribution networks

Make/buy an automation strategy

Systems & Process Harmonization

Drive alignment of operating models KPIs and management systems (Lean OEE safety quality cost)

Partner with IT on ERP / MES / planning systems integration

Standardize core operational processes and governance

Stakeholder & Change Leadership

Influence senior leaders without direct authority

Lead cross-functional teams across Operations Finance HR IT Legal and Commercial

Manage site-level change communication and cultural integration

Serve as an escalation point for integration risks and execution gaps

Transaction Support (Pre-Close)

Support operational due diligence

Assess manufacturing footprint capacity cost structure and operational risks

Provide integration complexity estimates and synergy validation to deal teams

Qualifications

Experience

812 years in Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Consulting or Corporate Strategy

4 years leading M&A integrations or large-scale operational transformations

Direct experience in industrial / manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Proven ownership of synergy delivery and multi-site execution

Skills & Capabilities

Expert in operational excellence frameworks (Lean Six Sigma OEE TPM etc.)

Strong financial acumen (P&L cost modeling synergy tracking)

Advanced project/program management

Executive-level communication and executive presence

High tolerance for ambiguity and rapid context switching

Ability to operate equally at the plant-floor and boardroom level

Education

Bachelors degree required (Engineering Operations Supply Chain or Business preferred)

MBA or Masters degree a plus

Travel 25%