Manufacturing Operations Manager

The Operations Manager at Rotex will lead daily operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency and customer delivery in our manufacturing facility. This role ensures that operational processes align with business goals and support continuous improvement across all functions.

Work You'll Do:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day plant operations including production, scheduling, inventory, logistics, and maintenance
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and KPI tracking
• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team to achieve production targets and foster a culture of safety and accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on production goals and customer expectations
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals

Team:

• You will be a key leader within the Operations team at Rotex, reporting to the Plant Manager. You'll work alongside a dedicated group of engineers, technicians, and production staff focused on delivering best-in-class industrial separation equipment. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering high-value solutions to customers worldwide.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or production management
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing diverse teams
• Proven ability to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or capital equipment industry
• Six Sigma or Lean certification
• ERP experience with Great Plains
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience working in an Union environment.

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Who we are:

Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world.

The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we're not done yet. We're always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history.Rotex is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".