Operations Manager - Business Unit Leader

Primary Responsibilities

• Buildout, grow, develop, and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost excellence.
• Prioritize and execute strategic initiatives to meet business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize performance drivers to meet operational metrics, while leading continuous improvement efforts in product, process, and people development.
• Lead the identification and prioritization of performance drivers to achieve metrics and sustain continuous improvement across product, process, and people.
• Champion a proactive safety culture - ensuring every team member feels responsible for identifying and addressing risks before they become issues.
• Build a culture that surfaces and solves problems daily - driving continuous improvement in people, process, product, and culture.
• Foster two-way communication - ensuring team members are not only well-informed and engaged, but also empowered to share insights, influence decisions, and shape outcomes.
• Promote a collaborative environment where cross-functional teams align around shared goals and celebrate collective wins.
• Empower individuals to take initiative, own their work areas, and lead improvement efforts that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead with integrity - modeling ethical decision-making and fostering a culture of trust and accountability.
• Inspire a high-energy environment where positivity, resilience, and a growth mindset are contagious.

Qualifications

Required:

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost excellence.
• Experience in identifying and prioritizing performance drivers to meet operational metrics and sustain continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build and maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to inspire a high-energy environment where positivity, resilience, and a growth mindset are contagious.

Skills

Preferred:

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

Benefits

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation based on skills.
• Industry-leading health, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings and profit-sharing.
• Educational assistance and internal training programs.
• Electric vehicle charging.
• Maternity & paternity leave.

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Pay

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Schedule

This position is full-time and works standard business hours.