Operations Manager

If you thrive in making a positive impact on the world in a high-expectations environment where challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement is the way of life - then we are the company for you. We are seeking an Operations Manager who is passionate about deploying lean tools and behavior, building highly talented teams and inspiring step-function improvements in business performance with a foundation of sustainable process discipline.

In a world increasingly focused on how humans can responsibly live within our environment, OTT is on the frontlines, 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.

OTT HydroMet is proud to be one of Danaher's Water Quality companies. Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about Operations, leading a team, and making a difference? Our organization is seeking an Operations Leader to manage a team of motivated professionals in Production, Planning and Shipping.

This role is a senior leader within OTT HydroMet and an integral part of the OTT HydroMet extended Global Operations Leadership Team, reporting directly to the VP Global Operations. This position also assumes responsibility for cross-functional and/or cross-operational initiatives and meetings within the Global Operations Team.

This role will impact directly the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost & Inventory (SQDCI) objectives that drive the long-term commercial success for a portfolio of new and existing products at the Sterling site.

If you thrive in a growing organization and an operations focused role and want to build a world-class Operations organization - read on.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Building a highly performing continuous improvement environment

• Leadership and Talent Management: Support & lead performance of the Sterling Operations team of 12 associates in Production, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Shipping. Coach, train and mentor associates.
• Own the integral planning, production and shipment process
• Lead a culture of process improvement through our Danaher Business System
• Work cross functionally with team members including Procurement, Quality, Sales, Engineering and Finance
• Follow and implement a safe and healthy work environment
• Benchmark and incorporate standard methodologies from other Danaher locations and build business cases to prioritize investments

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a dedicated professional who can develop talent, foster innovation and deliver results.

• Bachelor/ Master degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Logistic Management/Supply Chain
• 5 years of Leadership and supply chain experience in discrete assembly environment. Automotive experience is a big plus
• Models humility, transparency and integrity in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven examples of implementing lean manufacturing, metric measurement, and analytics
• Demonstrates Drive for Results in personal, team and organizational performance. Able to flex from being hands-on and detail-oriented to seeing the big picture and thinking strategically
• Must have high level of agility, excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• German and English fluency required. Ability to effectively present information, influence, persuade, and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, peers, and customers
• Travel max 10%

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When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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