Senior Manager, Plant Operations

Senior Manager, Plant Operations - Hybrid - Milwaukee, Wisconsin🏭Lead Operational Excellence- Oversee site leadership, logistics, and financial performance for a high-impact U.S. operation supporting industrial automation and electrification.📦Drive VFD Execution- Leverage deep experience in variable frequency drives (VFDs) to ensure quality, efficiency, and product delivery across the value chain.📈Shape GTM Strategy- Align operations and commercial execution with U.S. market growth goals, partnering cross-functionally to implement forward-looking GTM strategies.Join a global industry leader at the forefront of electrification and automation. We're looking for a Senior Site Leader with 10+ years of experience to take full ownership of operational leadership, financial stewardship, and strategic execution at a key U.S. site. The ideal candidate has a strong background in VFD manufacturing or distribution, supply chain logistics, and site-level P&L responsibility.You'll collaborate closely with business unit leaders, supply chain teams, and sales leadership to align operations with GTM priorities. Your ability to drive performance, manage complexity, and foster cross-functional collaboration will directly impact growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability.What You'll **Lead daily site operations including production, logistics, safety, quality, and continuous improvementOwn full-site financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and cost managementDrive operational readiness for variable frequency drive (VFD) production, distribution, or serviceLead cross-functional execution across supply chain, engineering, and commercial teamsTranslate U.S. GTM strategy into actionable site-level priorities and performance goalsChampion a culture of safety, accountability, and employee engagementDevelop and mentor a high-performing team while managing resource planning and growthServe as the primary liaison between site operations and executive leadershipWhat You **10+ years of experience in operations, site leadership, or plant/general management rolesStrong background in industrial products, ideally in VFDs or related motion control technologiesProven success managing logistics, warehousing, or distribution functionsFinancial fluency with P&L ownership and experience in cost control, capital planning, and forecastingStrategic thinking with the ability to implement go-to-market (GTM) initiatives at the operational levelExcellent leadership and communication skills across technical and non-technical teamsAbility to lead transformation, drive metrics-based decisions, and deliver results in a matrixed organization

Created: 2025-05-31