Site Manager - Support & Production

Description

As a Deputy Site Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to both the Support Manager and the Production Manager/COO, contributing to the seamless integration of support functions with core manufacturing operations. This high-impact individual contributor role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, operational insight, and on-site leadership presence to drive performance across procurement, quality, facilities, and production alignment. Serve as the on-site point of contact and daily leader for employees at the Trenton location, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across teams.

Essential Responsibilities

Support to the COO/ Production Manager

• Directly oversee on-site personnel, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and training, performance management, disciplinary actions, and productivity optimization.
• Align support functions with production goals to ensure operational efficiency and responsiveness.
• Act as a liaison between support teams and production leadership to resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Contribute to strategic planning and execution of production initiatives, including capacity planning and process optimization.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve plant performance and reduce operational bottlenecks.

Support to the Head of Process Excellence

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality systems aligned with INNIO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Facilitate audits and ensure readiness for internal and external compliance reviews.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to support production schedules and cost targets.
• Partner with global and local procurement teams to optimize supplier performance and material availability.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes

Facilities Oversight

• Coordinate strategic planning for facility maintenance, upgrades, and space utilization.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements across the site.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with exposure to procurement, quality, and/or facilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) required
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Preferred experience with ERP systems e.g. Sage and Oracle or other
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification preferred.

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.