Operations Manager - Remanufacturing

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for the leadership and performance of a remanufacturing facility. You will oversee production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, EH&S, and personnel activities to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations while meeting customer expectations for quality, turnaround time, and delivery. You will report to the Remanufacturing Operations Manager, NA and work on-site at our Munster, Indiana facility.

Your Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

• Direct all daily plant operations and remanufacturing activities.
• Achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, turnaround time, and cost.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, facilities, and inventory.
• Drive capacity planning and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, while leading employee engagement and succession planning.

Safety & Compliance

• Foster a safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs.

Quality & Customer Satisfaction

• Maintain world-class quality performance.
• Improve customer satisfaction through reliable delivery and service performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Improve workflow, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor KPIs such as: Utilization, Efficiency, Productivity, TAT, OTD, Quality.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Typically requires 2+ years of manufacturing or remanufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP systems (SAP), quality systems (ISO 9001), and safety/compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong communication, influence, and customer-focused decision-making skills.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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