Operations Manager

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

Some of your Benefits

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Wellford, SC

On-Site

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

You support our team as

Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Drives operational excellence by leading initiatives that streamline production processes, enhance efficiency, and improve financial performance.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvements through workflow analysis, focusing on cost reduction, process optimization, and increased profitability.
• Develops and oversees manufacturing plans and production schedules that balance resource allocation, minimize overhead, and meet output targets.
• Maintains high standards for quality, safety, and vendor performance by enforcing compliance protocols and monitoring key performance indicators.
• Optimizes labor management by adjusting staffing strategies to control costs while ensuring production goals and quality benchmarks are consistently achieved.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 3 years in a plant management or senior supervisory role.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains through strategic planning and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and build a culture of accountability.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance, safety regulations, and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in manufacturing systems and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.