Sr. Manager, Operations

OTT HydroMet•Fort Collins, CO

20h•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sr. Manager, Operations What makes this opportunity great? Let us tell you... You help us ensure water quality for people around the world! You work in a collaborative culture that values a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a good sense of partnership Our team of associates is passionate about achieving great results for our customers Ability to fully use your breadth and depth of experience, no pigeonhole here! It’s possible with a role at OTT HydroMet , where you’ll have the chance to shape the future of your career—and the future of our planet. In a world increasingly focused on how humans can responsibly live within our environment, OTT HydroMet , a Veralto company, is on the frontlines of creating the critical water and weather solutions that ensure a safer future for us all. By partnering with our customers around the world, we help detect floods, make solar power more efficient, protect the environment, and ultimately save lives. Our collaborative, diverse team is made up of engineers and scientists, marketers and researchers; people who’ve been in the industry for decades or have just arrived with fresh ideas. We’re driven by a love of problem-solving and inventive thinking, and by the unique impact our customers make on people’s everyday lives. Bringing our global team together within our renowned brands affords us unsurpassed strength and expertise in meteorology and hydrology—and gives you the chance to build a meaningful career, with work that makes an everyday impact and a culture that prioritizes your growth and development. We offer: Professional onboarding and training options Powerful team looking forward to working with you Career coaching and development opportunities Health benefits 401(k) The Sr. Manager, Operations is the senior leader accountable for end-to-end plant performance. This role ensures the assembly operation consistently delivers on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and working capital objectives. The Director of Operations leads and integrates Production, Planning/Master Scheduling, Materials & Logistics, and Operations Systems Analysis, translating business demand into executable plans and reliable daily execution. This is an onsite role based in Fort Collins, CO . In this role, a typical day will look like: Own plant production performance across all assembly lines including output, labor efficiency, throughput, and schedule attainment Lead integrated planning and master scheduling processes that translate demand into executable production plans and predictable delivery performance Oversee materials, logistics, warehousing, and shipping operations to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and efficient flow of goods Drive operational discipline through daily management systems, visual controls, leader standard work, and structured escalation processes Ensure operational data integrity and reporting across ERP/MRP systems, including BOM accuracy, routings, inventory transactions, and planning parameters Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety, quality, delivery performance, cost efficiency, and working capital results Develop and lead managers across Production, Planning, Materials/Logistics, and Operations Systems to build a high-performing operations organization Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards, operational policies, and product quality systems

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4–5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership across production, planning/scheduling, and materials/logistics within an integrated operating system
Experience leading supervisors and managers while delivering measurable improvements in operational performance
Strong systems capability including ERP/MRP systems, operational reporting, and master data governance

Responsibilities

Own plant production performance across all assembly lines including output, labor efficiency, throughput, and schedule attainment
Lead integrated planning and master scheduling processes that translate demand into executable production plans and predictable delivery performance
Oversee materials, logistics, warehousing, and shipping operations to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and efficient flow of goods
Drive operational discipline through daily management systems, visual controls, leader standard work, and structured escalation processes
Ensure operational data integrity and reporting across ERP/MRP systems, including BOM accuracy, routings, inventory transactions, and planning parameters
Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety, quality, delivery performance, cost efficiency, and working capital results
Develop and lead managers across Production, Planning, Materials/Logistics, and Operations Systems to build a high-performing operations organization
Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards, operational policies, and product quality systems