Operations Manager

The Operations Manageris responsible forleading the successful establishment ramp-up and ongoing management of a new manufacturing productionsite. This role will oversee all aspects of operational readiness including equipment installation process development staffing production planning and continuous improvement.The Operationsmanagerwill be supported by a Qualitymanager. Following launch the Operations Manager will be accountable for achievingoperational quality safety and financial performance targets while building a high-performing manufacturing organization capable of supporting future growth.

Manufacturing Start-Up & Industrialization

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new productionline

• Develop and execute the production launch plan ensuring alignment with businessobjectives customer requirements and project timelines.

• Coordinate facility modificationswith the landlord (GEA) ;equipmentprocurementinstallation&commissioning;and production readiness activities.

• Collaborate with Engineering Supply Chain Quality Maintenance and EHS teams to ensure successful operational deployment.Collaborationwill be with the local US team with theMytofactory the HQ functionalleads& theGEA organization.

• Define manufacturing processes production workflows material flow labor requirements and operating procedures.

• Recruit develop and lead supervisors production personnel and support staff required for the new operation.

• Support the SAP S4H implementationfortheoperations-related processes.

• Establish production standards KPIs reporting systems and visual management tools.

• Identifyand mitigate operational risks during start-up and ramp-up phases

Operations Leadership

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety quality delivery productivity and costobjectives.

• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently to meet customer demand and service level expectations.

• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Monitor andoptimizelaborutilization equipment performance capacity and manufacturing efficiency.

• Develop contingency plans to address production disruptions and customer requirements.

• Build a culture of accountability teamwork engagement and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management Supply Chain ora relatedfield.

• Minimum 5yrs experience in Manufacturingroles.

• Experience with production planning industrialization process implementation and operational scaling.

Other qualifications that would be beneficial in this role:

• Experience in refrigeration or cooling systems (HVAC).

• Proven experience leading a manufacturing start-up greenfield brownfield or major production launch project.

• Background in Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Project Management

Skills

• Proficient Computer Skills (Word Excel PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance metrics.

• Project management and execution.

• Financial acumen and budget management.

• Customer-focused decision making.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Leadership coaching and team development skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.