Job Description:

Join our Team: Plant Operations Manager

Waukesha, Wisconsin - Onsite

Join our team at Terex/Genie and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Plant Operations Manager to contribute to the Terex Utilities Team.

At Terex/Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Plant Operations Manager at Terex/Genie, based in Waukesha, WI, you'll play a pivotal role in directing and managing all manufacturing operations to meet production schedules in a timely, cost-efficient, and safe manner while maintaining quality standards. This role oversees all aspects of site operations, ensuring the achievement of key objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. The Operations Plant Manager will establish new site, build high-performing teams, and implement sustainable operational improvements to achieve S&OP targets and support the organization’s short- and long-term objectives.

What you’ll do

Lead the establishment of a new operations facility in Waukesha, WI, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.

Build and lead a high-performing team through recruitment, training, mentoring, and accountability, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals.

Develop and implement best practices for systems, processes, and operational execution, benchmarking locations to optimize performance.

Instill a strong safety and quality-focused culture from the outset, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and fostering environmental responsibility.

Establish and maintain a management system to report on SQDCM metrics, driving daily manufacturing operations to meet customer requirements through quality assurance, continuous improvement, and timely delivery.

Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and meet productivity goals.

Foster a culture of accountability at all levels by setting clear expectations, tracking performance against goals, and ensuring ownership of results to drive individual and team success.

Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance site performance, profitability, and long-term growth, including setting production/manufacturing objectives aligned with organizational priorities.

Monitor quality standards, resolve operational challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction, including engagement with customers through first article inspections as needed.

Plan and direct manufacturing priorities, oversee equipment performance, and implement measures to improve methods and quality.

Manage budgetary performance, analyze key metrics, and implement initiatives to improve cost efficiency.

Build and monitor KPIs, providing regular reports and developing contingency plans as needed to meet objectives.

Direct department supervisors in executing responsibilities to meet production and shipping goals while adhering to quality standards.

What you’ll bring

Bachelor's degree in: Business, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) or a related field

5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 3 years in a Plant/Site Manager or equivalent role

Willingness to travel up to 20%; higher travel requirements - up to 50% - during the first year

Experience with custom equipment installation and/or mounted on chassis

Strong business acumen with a focus on driving profitability and operational excellence

The compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Why Join Us

We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose

Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.

Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.

We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.

We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

How to Apply
To apply for this role and view all available positions within Terex, please visit our careers page: http://jobs.terex.com
Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $5 billion publicly traded global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.   

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement.  It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com  

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.