Senior Site Manufacturing Leader

Trystar•Faribault, MN

12d•$204,500 - $240,000

About The Position

The Senior Site Manufacturing Leader leads all manufacturing operations for an assigned site, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production while meeting customer expectations for quality, delivery, and cost. The role develops and executes operational strategies that support business growth, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. It partners with engineering, quality, supply chain, product management, sales, and other business functions to expand manufacturing capabilities, optimize operations, and deliver solutions that support customers and strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field.
12 or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership of teams, production operations, or plant functions.
5 or more years of experience in plant leadership, site leadership, operations management, or a comparable manufacturing leadership role.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Demonstrated results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee development.
Experience leading manufacturing growth, operational scaling, capacity expansion, or new product introduction initiatives.
Experience using ERP, MRP, MES, or related manufacturing systems for operational decision-making.
Experience collaborating with engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Skills in manufacturing operations leadership, production planning, safety and regulatory compliance, quality management, capacity planning, financial management, root cause analysis, change management, KPI development, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, strategic planning, and communication.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain.
PMP, Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead all site manufacturing operations in alignment with company objectives and customer expectations.
Promote safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement to build a strong safety culture.
Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Develop and execute strategies to increase manufacturing capacity, scalability, and business growth.
Lead new product introductions, production launches, process improvements, and operational expansion initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, sales, product management, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to meet business objectives and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain KPIs and reporting processes for operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
Build, coach, and develop manufacturing teams, including succession plans and leadership development strategies.
Lead lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
Use ERP, MRP, and MES systems to support operational accuracy, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
Oversee facilities, maintenance, equipment reliability, and infrastructure planning.
Manage site budgets, operating expenses, capital investments, and resource planning.
Lead problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve performance and prevent recurring issues.
Participate in integrated business planning and align manufacturing capabilities with forecasted customer demand.