Production Operations Manager

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

SUMMARY:  Responsible for managing all activities relating to TAS (replacement) manufacturing including QESH performance, production KPI’s and financial performance.  Establish and continuously pursue a culture of excellence.  Select, assign, and train subordinate personnel.  Coordinate preventive and unplanned maintenance of manufacturing equipment, provide technical support, and participate as required in shop production activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish a “Safety First” culture by leading the implementation and ensuring compliance with Sulzer, industry, and regulatory safety policies.

• Collaborate with QESH in the development of safety and quality policies and procedures

• Leverage SAP capabilities and best practices to reduce waste in operations

• Work closely with sales and Mexico operations as needed to achieve targets in sales and on-time delivery

• Collaborate with TAS estimating and drafting to ensure complete understanding of project specifications

• Manage safety stock of raw materials and semi-finished goods required for production

• Establish and track agreed upon operational KPI’s: shop hours, on time delivery, project progress, cost of goods sold

• Establish and maintain effective and visible project progress tracking

• Develop and implement operations procedures within the policy/operational framework established by management

• Defines or recommends spending requirements for consideration in the preparation of the operating budget for the department

• Manage planned and unplanned maintenance activities of manufacturing equipment

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Identify opportunities for process improvement of operational methods and procedures, especially as required to improve efficiency, productivity, or to reduce operating costs

• Coordinate with other department heads to resolve production issues or other support related issues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Select, assign, and train subordinate personnel

• Develop personal objectives and monitor related performance

• Imitate associated HR actions as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related discipline or 5 years of related managing experiences

• 10+ years of related production experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management

• ISO/LEAN certifications/training a plus

• Experience at a company producing tower internals (trays/packing/etc.) a plus

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

• Ability to work in and manage fast paced environment with several projects executing simultaneously

• Technical skill and proficiency in production operations, especially related to the management of manufacturing

• Usage of ERP system relating to manufacturing, SAP preferred. Oracle, MS Dynamics, EPICOR would be acceptable

• Written and verbal communication skills, as required in working and interacting effectively with all levels of personnel

• Analytical and problem-solving skill, as required in developing and implementing production methods and associated procedures in manufacturing operations

• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings

• Computer skills, as required in working with word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding metal fabrication operations

TRAVEL: This position may require business travel to various Sulzer locations for meetings

What we offer you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.