Operations Manager

Terex Corporation

Watertown, SD, US
Base: $114,000 - $140,000 annually; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
10+ years manufacturing leadership experience
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Safety and 5s discipline implementation
Terex Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager for their Watertown, SD facility to lead operational excellence and drive strategic goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes fostering an inclusive work culture while achieving measurable results through effective leadership and strategic planning

Job Summary

  • The Operations Manager will oversee multiple value streams and lead a team of supervisors to navigate daily production operations while driving team member engagement.
  • This role requires embedding Zero Harm principles and 5S into daily operations to ensure compliance and hazard elimination.
  • The company offers full relocation for the right candidate and provides a competitive salary range of $114,000 to $140,000 annually.

Matching Summary

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Terex Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager for their Watertown, SD facility to lead operational excellence and drive strategic goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. This role emphasizes fostering an inclusive work culture while achieving measurable results through effective leadership and strategic planning.

Salary

Base: $114,000 - $140,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years manufacturing leadership experience
  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Safety and 5S discipline implementation
  • Team development and coaching skills
  • Metals fabrication and machining knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Digitalization and automation expertise
  • AI application in production processes
  • Inclusive work culture fostering
  • Strategic planning alignment
  • Psychological safety promotion

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive leadership in manufacturing
  • Experience with metals fabrication and assembly
  • Proven success in lean manufacturing
  • Ability to deliver measurable KPI results

Work Rights

Not specified

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