Site Manager – Support & Production
Description
- Directly oversee on-site personnel, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and training, performance management, disciplinary actions, and productivity optimization.
- Align support functions with production goals to ensure operational efficiency and responsiveness.
- Act as a liaison between support teams and production leadership to resolve cross-functional challenges.
- Contribute to strategic planning and execution of production initiatives, including capacity planning and process optimization.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve plant performance and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of quality systems aligned with INNIO standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and drive root cause analysis.
- Facilitate audits and ensure readiness for internal and external compliance reviews.
Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to support production schedules and cost targets.
- Partner with global and local procurement teams to optimize supplier performance and material availability.
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
- Coordinate strategic planning for facility maintenance, upgrades, and space utilization.
- Manage vendor relationships and service contracts to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements across the site.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with exposure to procurement, quality, and/or facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office and related products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) required
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives without direct authority.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Preferred experience with ERP systems e.g. Sage and Oracle or other
- Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification preferred.