Operations Manager

We are seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to provide hands‑on leadership for all production operations within the Ironton manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing while ensuring production schedules, customer delivery commitments, and operational performance objectives are consistently achieved. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross‑functional teams to remove barriers to production and improve on‑time delivery. Responsibilities Lead all day‑to‑day production operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely manufacture of products while meeting plant attainment, schedule adherence and customer expectations. Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to production managers, supervisors, team leads, and manufacturing employees. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary operational leader for the facility, ensuring production resources, staffing, equipment, and materials are effectively aligned to meet daily and long‑term production goals. Drive production performance through execution of manufacturing priorities. Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to proactively resolve production issues, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve manufacturing flow. Improve standard work, implementing visual management, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, and driving sustainable process improvements. Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) like schedule attainment, schedule adherence and on‑time delivery. Establish clear expectations, communicate business objectives, and maintain a visible leadership presence on the production floor through daily engagement with employees. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 4+ years of managerial experience. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, plant management, or a related industrial environment. Demonstrated success implementing lean practices in high‑mix, low‑volume environments Strong analytical, communication, and team‑building abilities Knowledge of Lean tools (Kanban, SMED, 5S, Kaizen, A3) Ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions. Experience working with MRP/PLM systems and manufacturing dashboards. Skills And Competencies Leadership & Team Development 5S & Continuous Improvement Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Problem‑Solving & Root‑Cause Analysis Planning, Organization & Prioritization Change Management & Process Discipline Safety & Quality Focus Operational Excellence Mindset Ability to Drive Results in Fast‑Paced Environments Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr