Sr. Operations Leader (Factory & Distribution)

Lennox International • Bayshore, NY

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About The Position

The Sr. Operations Leader position is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations and facility maintenance. This position provides strategic direction to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The Manager will oversee production supervisors, maintenance teams, and support staff, with direct accountability for P&L performance, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field; 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including facility oversight.
• Proven track record of managing plant P&L, budgets, and financial performance.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing capital projects and facility upgrades is a plus.
• HVAC industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for NY plant operations, including manufacturing, facility maintenance, and support functions.
• Oversee production supervisors and ensure effective management of day-to-day plant activities.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency while reducing costs.
• Lead and manage plant P&L, budgets, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations; champion a culture of safety across the facility.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks and lead plant-wide safety meetings to ensure accountability, employee engagement, and a proactive safety culture.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes.
• Oversee facility maintenance programs, including preventive and predictive maintenance, to minimize downtime.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure product quality, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and leadership development within the plant workforce.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, long-term capacity expansion, and capital projects.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to track progress, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees