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.