Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including; Wastewater, Cement, Biogas, Pharmaceutical and Food, among many others. a tuition reimbursement program; and a profit share bonus package; The Operations Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the Charlotte-area compressed air facility. This role will identify and build out the facility, implement warehouse and operational processes, and scale capabilities from initial warehousing and modification into full package assembly. The position is accountable for operational readiness, safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Lead facility search, layout, and buildout planning to support warehousing, modification, and staged progression to full package assembly.
Establish warehouse and distribution processes, inventory controls, and inventory tracking practices consistent with company standards.
Build and manage day-to-day operations for receiving, storage, kitting, shipping, and internal material flows to support modifications and assembly.
Develop the operational model for package work: staffing plan, work instructions, tooling/equipment needs, quality checks, and safety requirements.
Establish eventual package customization capability: layout, standard work, inspection/testing readiness, and escalation paths for build issues.
Partner with supply chain/sourcing to identify and qualify suppliers, support vendor set-up and ongoing vendor management, and inform tariff and cost considerations.
Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering and supply chain to implement product modifications and ensure materials, documentation, and work orders support execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

• 7–12+ years leading warehouse/operations/manufacturing in industrial equipment; experience launching a new site or expanding facility capability preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build structure from the ground up.
• Must have the ability to travel 10-20% of the time as required.

Aerzen USA was founded in 1983 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a recognized world leader in the production of rotary positive displacement machines since 1868. Aerzen USA is headquartered in Coatesville, PA, with multiple offices and service centers throughout the United States. Aerzen USA designs and manufactures positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors, and high-speed turbo blowers with installations around the world. wastewater treatment aeration, pneumatic conveying of bulk materials, and process gas conveying with high-efficiency equipment and world-class product service and support.

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