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Operations Manager

Danfoss • Cleveland, TN • 1d ago

Operations Manager

Req ID: 50134

Job Location (Short): Cleveland, TN, USA | Cleveland, TN, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

The Senior Operations Manager leads daily manufacturing execution for the Utica, NY liquid-cooling component manufacturing site, reporting to the Plant Director. This role is responsible for driving production output, safety, quality, and delivery performance across value streams, production areas, and shifts.

This position ensures the effective conversion of production plans into results by leading supervisors and production teams while partnering with cross-functional groups to remove barriers and optimize performance. Key success factors include achieving consistent safety, quality, delivery, and productivity outcomes while building a high-performing team and culture of accountability.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead daily manufacturing execution across value streams, production areas, and shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets

Manage supervisors, staffing plans, labor allocation, training, and shift handoffs to ensure operational readiness

Monitor key performance metrics including output, downtime, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment

Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Continuous Improvement teams to resolve production issues and remove constraints

Reinforce standard work, 5S, visual management, and tiered accountability processes to ensure operational discipline

Build a culture where employees escalate safety, quality, material, or equipment issues for rapid resolution

Support staffing and training readiness for ramp-ups, new product introductions, and production changes

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety incidents, quality issues, downtime, and missed production targets

Ensure production teams maintain traceability, material control, and accurate system transactions

Coach and develop supervisors in leadership, performance management, and continuous improvement practices

Drive productivity improvements through kaizen events, line balancing, and waste reduction initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required (Basic) Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, manufacturing, business, supply chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven manufacturing operations leadership experience with responsibility for daily production performance

Experience leading supervisors and managing production teams in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge of production management, labor planning, and quality and safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in assembly, machining, or high-mix manufacturing environments

Background in fluid conveyance, thermal management, automotive, electronics, or HVAC/R industries

Experience with lean manufacturing systems, ERP/MRP systems, and production KPIs

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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