Operations Manager

**Operations Manager**

**CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction**

**Medina, OH**

Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

**Your Role:** The Operations Manager leads site Operations Team members, managing the creation and implementation of operational strategies (Safety, Quality, Production, Logistics, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering) aligned to the company's strategy for the Medina, Ohio site.

**What You'll Be Doing:**

- Drive continuous improvement processes by utilizing World Class / Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve key process indicators, (KPI, safety, quality, delivery, conversion cost) while reducing costs in manufacturing / assembly areas.

- Coach, lead and develop site operations leader(s) and their staff to identify, understand and implement lean manufacturing best practices to achieve World Class levels of performance.

- Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities, as well as advanced process improvements, for both fixed and variable costs

- Effective decision making related to the utilization of resources, management of investment plans (CAPEX) and optimization of manufacturing footprint to achieve business objectives.

- Maintain and nurture effective working relationships / communications with key support functions including Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain (as applicable) to improve operations and ensure effective support of the manufacturing processes to achieve business objectives.

- Develop world-class operational standards for measuring and communicating visual metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, etc.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

**What You Need to Succeed:**

- Minimum of 10 years of proven success in managing plant operations in a world-class manufacturing organization

- Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Operations, Business Management or Engineering

- Experience managing a team of operations professionals and building capabilities in a decentralized organizational structure

- Ability to roll up sleeves and dig into the details including footprint plans, scenario development, and face-to-face negotiations

- Experience managing diverse cultures

- Lean Six Sigma certifications

- Experience with high performing SIOP processes, especially materials planning, and plant scheduling

- Experience with customers and purchasing

**What Will Set You Apart:**

Master's Degree

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

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