Operation Manager

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations, including safety, production, material flow, quality performance, and equipment readiness. This role ensures achievement of key business metrics across safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost, while maintaining a highly efficient and responsive manufacturing operation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to achieve business metrics in safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Set priorities and ensure alignment across production, engineering, quality, and materials to maintain production readiness.
• Establish and maintain a safe and clean work environment for all associates, cultivating an environment of behavior-based safety.
• Monitor KPIs and drive actions to close performance gaps.
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work, production flow, and operational discipline.
• Balance resources and adjust priorities to respond to demand changes and operational challenges.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset while providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure team effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
• Manage day-to-day production and optimize production flow, work instructions, rates, standards, etc.
• Support training and development of all employees.
• Execute additional responsibilities in support of overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field required
• 5-10 years direct experience in manufacturing or operations
• Prior leadership experience in a production or manufacturing operation preferred
• P&L responsibility preferred
• Strong leadership and team development required
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations while driving longer-term improvements
• Production systems and material flow knowledge
• Llean manufacturing / continuous improvement principles knowledge
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization
• High level of ownership, accountability, and adaptability

Salary Range

The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. The Salary range for this position is $129,150.00-$165,000.00.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our Values Curiosity – Seek, learn, share Trust – Go farther together Pace – Focus to go faster Excellence – Find the win every day