We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Operations Area Manager to lead our production cells. This management role is pivotal in driving operational excellence by balancing effective people leadership with a focus on continuous improvement. You will be responsible for guiding your team to meet production targets, enhancing operational processes, and fostering a culture that embraces efficiency, quality, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development:
Manage, mentor, and support a diverse team within your operational area.
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify professional development opportunities.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture where team members are motivated to excel.
Operational Management:
Oversee day-to-day operations in multiple production cells, ensuring targets for output, quality, and safety are met.
Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), taking prompt corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean manufacturing principles and other process optimization methodologies.
Identify inefficiencies and implement innovative solutions to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational effectiveness.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive systematic improvements and share best practices across the organization.
Strategic Planning & Execution:
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
Assist in planning resource allocation and production scheduling to meet fluctuating demands.
Participate in regular leadership meetings, contributing insights to support broader business initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, with a demonstrated history of leadership or supervisory roles.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and a proven ability to drive change.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization.
A proactive mindset with a strong drive to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-focused work environment.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
A dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged.
The chance to make a significant impact on operational excellence and company success.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead and transform our operations. If you are a driven individual with a passion for people leadership and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Anderson-Negele
Anderson-Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 71,100.00 - 132,100.00
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 71,100.00 - 132,100.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
