thyssenkrupp Materials-posted 2 days ago
$120,000 - $138,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
South Bend, OH
5,001-10,000 employees

The Regional Operations Manager - East Central is actively engaged in strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple manufacturing plants or a major geographic region. This role provides hands on leadership ensuring excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction while fostering a strong organizational culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Oversee end-to-end operations across multiple facilities with a strong emphasis on safety and cultural development.
  • Promote a culture of hands-on leadership by ensuring plant level leaders are actively engaged on the floor.
  • Ensure achievement of tactical and strategic KPI’s.
  • Ownership of lean manufacturing practices and culture of continuous improvement.
  • Lead safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, EEOC, WIHA, and environmental regulations.
  • Direct accountability for the operational P&L and sustainable growth within their area of responsibility.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and development.
  • Develop and mentor plant-level leadership and operations teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Sales, R&D, HR, and Supply Chain.
  • Align production capabilities with current and future sales forecasts.
  • Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning (equipment, personnel, materials).
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives through process optimization and training.
  • Maintain equipment and develop contingency plans for downtime and staffing fluctuations.
  • Serve as the operations lead in solution selling activities.
  • Represent operations in customer meetings and strategic projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Behavioral Science.
  • 5–10 years of leadership experience in operations or plant management.
  • Proven track record in lean culture development and tool implementation.
  • Strong decision-making, risk assessment, and prioritization skills.
  • High level of organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience in mentoring and coaching teams.
  • Understanding of warehouse and manufacturing processes (metal fabrication preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
  • Ability to lead change and deliver measurable results
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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