Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

Lead daily operations for assembly lines to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

Manage staffing, line balance, material flow, and shift handoffs to ensure continuous, stable production.

Monitor line performance and address downtime, quality issues, and labor gaps in real time.

Partner with maintenance, controls, and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime and resolve issues quickly.

Support hiring, onboarding, and cross-training to meet changing production needs.

Enforce company policies, attendance standards, and workplace expectations.

Ensure compliance with safety requirements, including equipment operation, ergonomics, and lockout/tagout.

Ensure quality standards are met throughout the server assembly process, including adherence to work instructions and inspection requirements.

Partner with Quality to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

Track and report key performance metrics such as throughput, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, standard work, and root cause analysis.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure production readiness and meet customer commitments.

Communicate production status, risks, and corrective actions to leadership.

Experience leading teams on assembly lines, preferably in electronics, servers, or high-mix manufacturing.

Strong understanding of shop-floor operations, production metrics, and labor management.

Experience in server, electronics, or electromechanical assembly.

Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.