Vertiv Operating System Manager (Lean Manufacturing)

TL;DR

hirify.global Operating System Manager (Lean Manufacturing): Deploying and sustaining an integrated operating system across a manufacturing site with an accent on Lean governance, KPI management, daily accountability, and Order-to-Fulfillment processes. Focus on leading root-cause problem solving, building organizational capability, preparing for capability assessments, and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.

Location: Onsite in Corry or Edinboro, Pennsylvania, United States. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Company

A global manufacturer of mission-critical infrastructure technologies for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments, operating across nearly 70 countries.

What you will do

• Lead deployment, governance, documentation, and continuous maturity of the operating system across all site functions.
• Design and sustain Tier 1–4 accountability structures, Leader Standard Work, KPI frameworks, escalation routines, and daily management systems.
• Embed RCA, 5 Whys, 8D, Kaizen, 5S, standard work, material flow, TPM, and other Lean improvement methods.
• Integrate operating-system practices with planning, scheduling, production execution, logistics, and Order-to-Fulfillment processes.
• Coach leaders and teams, deliver role-based training and certification, and drive cultural change toward accountability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare capability assessments, conduct gap analyses, coordinate audit evidence, and ensure corrective actions are closed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, business, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
• Hands-on experience deploying Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable operating systems, with knowledge of DMAIC and structured problem solving.
• Experience with process mapping, value-stream analysis, Gemba-based analysis, root cause analysis, Kaizen, pull systems, line balancing, SMED, and error-proofing.
• Knowledge of standard work, visual management, 5S, TPM, control plans, statistical analysis, and data-driven performance management.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Black Belt, Lean Master, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and operational performance dashboards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global organization combining the stability of an established leader with the opportunity to operate in a growing standalone business.
• Environment centered on safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strategic focus on customer focus, operational excellence, innovation, financial strength, and high-performance culture.
• Approximately 30% travel is required.
• No special physical or environmental requirements are specified.