Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Are you looking for a challenging career in a technology-driven industry? Boon Edam may be the entry to your future!

Boon Edam is a global market leader in entry solutions with offices across the world. Although we currently employ over 1400 people worldwide, we remain a family company at heart. We are proud that a large number of our people have been with us for over a decade. They have joined us at the start of their career and have developed themselves with us through our internal training and career development programs. We are characterized by our drive and dedication; drive to create the most premium entry solutions and dedication towards the company, our colleagues, and our customers. We take that extra step to make sure our clients are fully satisfied with our service and expect our staff to show the flexibility needed to achieve this.

Purpose / General Description:

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is accountable for the overall performance, leadership, and culture of the manufacturing facility, with direct responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost. This role leads and develops the Manufacturing Leadership Team while driving a lean, high performance operating system aligned with company strategy and values.

As a key member of the US Operations Management Team, the Manufacturing Operations Manager represents the factory in strategic planning, capital prioritization, and business execution while ensuring local alignment with enterprise objectives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 100% company paid medical premiums for you and your family
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO & Paid holidays
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Employee assistance programs
• & More

Our Values Matter

At Boon Edam Inc., we strive to live and breathe every day by our core values. They provide a platform that enables us to serve our customers to the best of our ability, treat each other with kindness, work cohesively as a team, improve processes as well as ourselves... deliver the best overall experience in the industry... and having a little fun along the way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high performing Manufacturing Leadership Team across Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Engineering. Participate in recruiting of other areas such as Continuous Improvement, Quality and Safety when needed.

• Serve as the visible leadership example, reinforcing that "the organization is a reflection of its leadership".

• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, transparency, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

• Coach leaders at all levels in lean leadership behaviors, systems thinking, and performance ownership.

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC).

• Oversee Production Planning, Safety & Environmental programs, and Facility & Equipment Maintenance.

• Establish, monitor, and improve manufacturing KPIs to ensure predictable, stable performance.

• Challenge the current state and design the most effective organizational structure to meet operational and strategic goals.

Lean Manufacturing & Systems Thinking

• Advance a lean manufacturing culture through consistent application of lean principles and methodologies.

• Lead the development and execution of standard work, problem solving routines, and management operating systems.

• Increase organizational understanding and application of the company's operational systems model.

• Serve as a sponsor and active participant in major improvement initiatives.

Financial & Business Acumen

• Build financial literacy and accountability across all departments.

• Own factory level financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and productivity improvement.

• Ensure operational decisions are aligned with both short term performance targets and long term strategy.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to short and long term strategic planning as a member of the US Manufacturing Team.

• Represent factory priorities, risks, and opportunities during strategy development and budgeting cycles.

• Support the deployment of global and group strategic initiatives at the plant level.

• Maintain direct accountability to executive leadership for factory results.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Plant or Operations leadership

• Demonstrated success leading leaders of leaders

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred)

• Solid understanding of quality systems, safety regulations, and operational compliance

• Experience in / responsible for managing and budgeting for P&L.

• SAP experience preferred

• International business exposure a plus

Critical Success Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with high accountability

• Systems thinking and process orientation

• Ability to influence culture and behavior at scale

• Results driven decision making

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Comfort operating in dynamic production environments

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status.