Sr. Manager Merge & Acquisition

Overview

• Own end-to-end operations integration planning and execution
• Drive operational synergy delivery (cost, footprint, productivity, working capital)
• Lead integration across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, procurement, and logistics
• Establish integration governance, milestones, and executive reporting
• Support operational due diligence and pre-close integration planning
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, and Business Units leadership

• Lead end-to-end operational integration planning and execution for acquisitions and divestitures
• Establish integration governance, cadence, KPI tracking, and executive reporting
• Act as primary operations liaison between corporate leadership, business unit leaders, and site leadership
• Drive disciplined execution using structured integration frameworks and project management tools

• Translate deal thesis into measurable operational synergy initiatives (cost, footprint, productivity, working capital, capex, service levels)
• Own synergy roadmap, milestones, benefits tracking, and risk mitigation
• Identify additional value creation opportunities post-close

• Lead integration across:
  Plant operations & footprint strategy;
  Production planning & scheduling;
  Quality systems & certifications;
  Procurement & supplier consolidation;
  Logistics & distribution networks;
  Make/buy an automation strategy

• Drive alignment of operating models, KPIs, and management systems (Lean, OEE, safety, quality, cost)
• Partner with IT on ERP / MES / planning systems integration
• Standardize core operational processes and governance

• Influence senior leaders without direct authority
• Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Commercial
• Manage site-level change, communication, and cultural integration
• Serve as an escalation point for integration risks and execution gaps

• Support operational due diligence
• Assess manufacturing footprint, capacity, cost structure, and operational risks
• Provide integration complexity estimates and synergy validation to deal teams

• Experience
• 8–12+ years in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Consulting, or Corporate Strategy
• 4+ years leading M&A integrations or large-scale operational transformations
• Direct experience in industrial / manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Proven ownership of synergy delivery and multi-site execution

• Expert in operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, TPM, etc.)
• Strong financial acumen (P&L, cost modeling, synergy tracking)
• Advanced project/program management
• Executive-level communication and executive presence
• High tolerance for ambiguity and rapid context switching
• Ability to operate equally at the plant-floor and boardroom level

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business preferred)
• MBA or Master’s degree a plus
• Travel 25%