Operations Manager

## Operations Manager Apply locations:
Amal - Swedentime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition :
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** ABOUT US
**** PHINIA:
** Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.
PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI, DELCO REMY and HARTRIDGETM. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.  At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications.

In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.  
** Our Culture
** PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.  
** Career Opportunities
** We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.
** JOB PURPOSE
** The Operation Manager is responsible for leading plant manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, volume, and cost objectives. This role drives operational excellence through strong leadership, Lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement, while ensuring stable daily execution, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of people and processes.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Job purpose
** Coordinate plant manufacturing operations to ensure safety, people, quality, delivery/volume, and cost KPIs are defined and achieved, while leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and standardize processes.
** Key Responsibilities*
* · Lead and manage the Production department to deliver daily operational execution and stable performance.
· Define, deploy, and regularly review operating plans and work strategies aligned with plant and PHINIA business priorities.
· Own departmental KPIs and drive measurable improvements through performance monitoring, problem-solving, and structured continuous improvement (e.g., quarterly projects, Shainin, Kaizen).
· Build and embed a Lean culture, including 5S, standardized work, daily management, and workplace organization across all subordinate areas.
· Plan and secure resources (headcount, skills, materials, and equipment) to ensure effective production operation; monitor current state and define/execute budget assumptions.
· Collaborate effectively with other departments, functions, and supporting locations to resolve constraints and deliver shared objectives.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the plant processes and performance.
· Oversee the successful launch of new projects, product introductions, and engineering/process changes within the department, ensuring readiness and controlled implementation.
· Ensure compliance with legal, functional, and management system requirements as well as customer-specific requirements, including disciplined adherence to documented procedures.
· Ensure on-time fulfillment of customer requirements by maintaining schedule adherence, capacity alignment, and escalation/containment for risks to delivery.
· Define direction for employee development; coach, assess performance, and build organizational capability within the production organization.
· Maintain personal development and continuous learning, striving for excellence and role-modeling…