Application Operations Manager
Indra Group UK & Ireland
Operations Manager
mergon· Operations
About this role
Mergon Corporation
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, and Xerox to manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future. We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
Scope of Position
The Operations Manager provides overall leadership for a blow molding manufacturing operation, with direct responsibility for production, production scheduling, maintenance, tooling, engineering, technical resources, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is accountable for achieving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives while ensuring optimum utilization of personnel, equipment, and capital resources. The Operations Manager leads cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, enhance manufacturing processes, drive innovation, and support the organization's strategic objectives.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience, preferably in blow molding and/or injection molding environments in the automotive industry.
- Proven experience managing production, maintenance, engineering, tooling, and continuous improvement activities.
- Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO).
- Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, reduce costs, minimize downtime, and achieve operational KPIs.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling labor, material, and maintenance costs.
- Experience overseeing preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and capital projects.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, team development, and succession planning skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with manufacturing metrics, production planning, and operational performance management.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Operations Manager position at mergon located?
This Operations Manager role at mergon is based in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Operations Manager role at mergon full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent Full Time position. It is posted as a Operations Manager role in the Operations department at mergon.
Which team or department does the Operations Manager at mergon belong to?
This Operations Manager position is part of the Operations department at mergon. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Operations Manager job at mergon posted?
This Operations Manager position at mergon was posted on Jul 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Operations Manager
mergon
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