Operations Manager - Compressed Air

About the role

The Operations Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the Charlotte-area compressed air facility. This role will identify and build out the facility, implement warehouse and operational processes, and scale capabilities from initial warehousing and modification into full package assembly. The position is accountable for operational readiness, safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility search, layout, and buildout planning to support warehousing, modification, and staged progression to full package assembly.
• Establish warehouse and distribution processes, inventory controls, and inventory tracking practices consistent with company standards.
• Build and manage day-to-day operations for receiving, storage, kitting, shipping, and internal material flows to support modifications and assembly.
• Develop the operational model for package work: staffing plan, work instructions, tooling/equipment needs, quality checks, and safety requirements.
• Establish eventual package customization capability: layout, standard work, inspection/testing readiness, and escalation paths for build issues.
• Partner with supply chain/sourcing to identify and qualify suppliers, support vendor set-up and ongoing vendor management, and inform tariff and cost considerations.
• Own operational KPIs: on-time shipment, inventory accuracy, rework rate, safety metrics, and throughput for modification/assembly cells.
• Cross-functionally with engineering and supply chain to implement product modifications and ensure materials, documentation, and work orders support execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• 7–12+ years leading warehouse/operations/manufacturing in industrial equipment; experience launching a new site or expanding facility capability preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build structure from the ground up.
• Able to operate in a startup/greenfield environment with high ambiguity.
• Must have the ability to travel 10-20% of the time as required.

What you'll do

The Operations Manager is responsible for establishing and leading the Charlotte-area compressed air facility. This role will identify and build out the facility, implement warehouse and operational processes, and scale capabilities from initial warehousing and modification into full package assembly. The position is accountable for operational readiness, safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

What we offer

• A competitive salary;
• generous health benefits (to include 96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution;
• a 401(k) with company match;
• a tuition reimbursement program;
• a profit share bonus package;
• along with the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals.

More about us

Aerzen USA was founded in 1983 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a recognized world leader in the production of rotary positive displacement machines since 1868. Aerzen USA is headquartered in Coatesville, PA, with multiple offices and service centers throughout the United States. Aerzen USA designs and manufactures positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors, and high-speed turbo blowers with installations around the world. The company specializes in wastewater treatment aeration, pneumatic conveying of bulk materials, and process gas conveying with high-efficiency equipment and world-class product service and support.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and work requirements.

Benefits

• Health benefits (96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution;
• 401(k) with company match;
• Tuition reimbursement program;
• Profit share bonus package;
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• 7–12+ years leading warehouse/operations/manufacturing in industrial equipment; experience launching a new site or expanding facility capability preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build structure from the ground up.
• Able to operate in a startup/greenfield environment with high ambiguity.
• Must have the ability to travel 10-20% of the time as required.

Skills

• Leadership skills;
• Operational planning and implementation;
• Warehouse and distribution processes;
• Inventory controls and tracking;
• Quality control and safety;
• Supply chain management;
• Product modifications and execution;
• Team building and collaboration.

Benefits

• Health benefits (96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution;
• 401(k) with company match;
• Tuition reimbursement program;
• Profit share bonus package;
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit our website at: www.aerzen.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aerzen USA is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of skills and experience. Aerzen USA ensures that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran’s status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions and actions are based on merit and made without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

Background Check

All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Aerzen USA Corp has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Aerzen employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Aerzen USA Corp is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.