MANAGER, MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing operating systems, capacity management practices, and execution standards across multiple production sites. Support Plant Managers in improving operational efficiency, production reliability, inventory performance, and delivery execution. Develop, in partnership with Planning and Plants the tactical Manufacturing Scheduling process, with primary focus on the 1–3 month execution horizon Establish common production-scheduling standards and governance across manufacturing sites Optimize production sequencing, campaign strategy, campaign sizes, and changeovers Develop standardized capacity models across the manufacturing network Establish clear definitions and visibility of theoretical, demonstrated, planned, and available capacity Identify, quantify, prioritize, and drive elimination of manufacturing constraints in partnership with Reliability Manager Translate manufacturing capacity and constraints into the IBP/S&OE process, supporting a safe operation to succeed Serve as the primary Manufacturing interface with Supply Chain planning Maintain governance over SAP routing hours, run rates, and Manufacturing capacity master data, connecting to accounting requirements Develop plant staffing and shift models based on tactical production requirements Assess labor requirements, overtime, shift structures, and crew utilization Optimize plant material flow from Receiving through raw-material storage, staging, production, finished goods handling, and Shipping Increase plant efficiency by Implementing Mathematical Optimizations tools in partnership with Supply Planning and Plant Develop standards, procedures and improvement programs for Shipping & Receiving operations Identify warehouse, staging, dock, tank, and material-handling constraints Improve internal logistics and material movement within manufacturing facilities Partner with International and domestic logistics teams to improve Manufacturing/logistics interfaces Develop and benchmark Manufacturing planning and flow practices across the network Support Plant Managers in translating tactical demand into executable operating plans

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain execution, or plant operations 3 plus years leading teams, major workstreams, or multi-site initiatives. Demonstrated experience with capacity planning, scheduling, production control, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional operational improvement. Working knowledge of SAP ERP (preferably PP, MM and inventory-related processes), manufacturing KPIs, and advanced Excel / data analysis. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification; Black Belt is an advantage, not a requirement, Experience with Sales and Operations Planning, Sales and Operations Execution, Material Requirements Planning, finite-capacity scheduling, Microsoft Power BI, and Manufacturing Execution Systems. Association for Supply Chain Management certification is an advantage, not a requirement. Experience in chemical, process, or other regulated manufacturing environments; knowledge of Environment, Health, and Safety and quality requirements. Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and ability to influence Plant Managers without direct line authority. Strong collaboration skills with an innovative mindset.

The salary range for this role, in CO Greely Loveland location, is between $140, 300.00 - $220, 440.00 While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location. We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.