Operations Manager, Remanufacturing

Rockwell Automation • Munster, IN

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking an operations leader for its remanufacturing facility in Munster, Indiana. The role is described as responsible for leading and managing the facility’s performance, overseeing production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, environmental health and safety, and personnel activities. The goal is to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations while meeting customer expectations for quality, turnaround time, and delivery. The position reports to the Remanufacturing Operations Manager, NA and is performed on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Typically requires 2+ years of manufacturing or remanufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP systems such as SAP, quality systems such as ISO 9001, and safety and compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong communication, influence, and customer-focused decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily plant operations and remanufacturing activities.
• Achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, turnaround time, and cost.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, facilities, and inventory.
• Drive capacity planning and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Build and develop high-performing teams; lead employee engagement and succession planning.
• Foster a safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Maintain high quality performance.
• Improve customer satisfaction through reliable delivery and service performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Improve workflow, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor KPIs including utilization, efficiency, productivity, turnaround time, on-time delivery, and quality.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Flexible work schedule, coordinated with the manager to accommodate personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager