Operations Manager

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site The Impact You'll Make The Senior Operations Manager leads daily manufacturing execution for the Utica, NY liquid‑cooling component manufacturing site, reporting to the Plant Director. This role is responsible for driving production output, safety, quality, and delivery performance across value streams, production areas, and shifts. This position ensures the effective conversion of production plans into results by leading supervisors and production teams while partnering with cross‑functional groups to remove barriers and optimize performance. Key success factors include achieving consistent safety, quality, delivery, and productivity outcomes while building a high‑performing team and culture of accountability. This role is open to sponsorship. What You’ll Be Doing Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead daily manufacturing execution across value streams, production areas, and shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets Manage supervisors, staffing plans, labor allocation, training, and shift handoffs to ensure operational readiness Monitor key performance metrics including output, downtime, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Continuous Improvement teams to resolve production issues and remove constraints Reinforce standard work, 5S, visual management, and tiered accountability processes to ensure operational discipline Build a culture where employees elevate safety, quality, material, or equipment issues for rapid resolution Support staffing and training readiness for ramp‑ups, new product introductions, and production changes Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety incidents, quality issues, downtime, and missed production targets Ensure production teams maintain traceability, material control, and accurate system transactions Coach and develop supervisors in leadership, performance management, and continuous improvement practices Drive productivity improvements through kaizen events, line balancing, and waste reduction initiatives What We're Looking For Required (Basic) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, manufacturing, business, supply chain, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven manufacturing operations leadership experience with responsibility for daily production performance Experience leading supervisors and managing production teams in a fast‑paced environment Strong knowledge of production management, labor planning, and quality and safety standards Preferred Qualifications Experience in assembly, machining, or high‑mix manufacturing environments Background in fluid conveyance, thermal management, automotive, electronics, or HVAC/R industries Experience with lean manufacturing systems, ERP/MRP systems, and production KPIs What You’ll Get from Us We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system Paid vacation Retirement plan Personal insurance Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment Employee Referral Program All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr