H-1B1 Chile Visa Product Operations Manager Jobs
Product Operations Manager jobs in the U.S. are a strong fit for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship: the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, there's no lottery, and the 1,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted. Chilean professionals can apply directly at the consulate once they have a job offer.
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The purpose of the Sr Manager Supply Chain is to manage all activities related to the planning in support of FMCNA equipment and spares. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining policies and systems that optimize, plan, execute, and monitor supply chain processes and transactions. The position has a major operational and financial impact on the overall performance given its scope and influence with other North America Supply Chain departments, FMC business stakeholders, and external business partners.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the monthly S&OP process for machines
- Design and implement safety stock and DIOH targets for machines and spares
- Lead planning for spares and ancillary products
- Manage Stock Transfer Order (STO) activities for machines and spares
- Drive initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels by monitoring processes using data-driven performance metrics
- Deliver key metrics (ex: inventory DIOH targets, fill rate) and performance indicators utilized to drive and sustain the business
- Support the development of an integrated supply chain strategy through full implementation of SAP and, or IFS and SAP IBP technology
- Develop high performing teams with a focus on trust, collaboration, communication, and accountability
- Implement continuous improvement activities that will ensure efficient operations providing an enhanced customer experience
- Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
- Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and compliance with relevant laws and standards, including health, safety, environmental regulations, and licensing requirements
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement improvement plans to ensure team effectiveness
- Provide senior management, at a minimum, monthly high-level updates on all projects and programs
- Provide training and mentoring to team members to strengthen their contribution to the overall group, which will provide a path for their personal advancement
- Utilize the various available in-house software to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy, requesting modifications whenever necessary
- Serve as a conduit for all information to superiors and team members who require updates
- Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing
- Recommend and implement strategic initiatives to achieve all appropriate supply chain, division, and corporate goals and objectives
- Interpret company-wide policies and procedures, involved in the development, modification and execution of company policies that affect immediate operations with potential company-wide effect. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Monitor relevant budgets and report on any variances while providing sources of the variances, and corrective actions, if required
- Operate within an established OPEX budget. Generally, manage department budget and day-to-day functions. Develop budgets, schedules, and performance standards. Exercise supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing
- Interact frequently with internal departments and external customers/vendors, particularly in problem resolution
- Responsible for hiring, coaching, and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action, and terminations
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce, partnering with Human Resources on employee matters
- Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
SUPERVISION:
- Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of various levels of staff
Education:
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s or Advanced degree preferred – and/or relevant years of work experience
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to manage one or more departments
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience at a supervisor level
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to effectively lead and guide a team of leaders
- Strong performance management and talent development background
- Previous experience with operating a budget
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience
- Project management experience
- Fleet management/routing experience
- Strong working knowledge of quality systems, DOT regulations, health and safety practices
- Experience with SAP ERP system a must. Experience with SAP IBP and IFS ERP good to have
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience with Database Management Software a plus
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
If your location allows for pay/benefit transparency, please click the link below to request further information on this position. Pay Transparency Request Form (smartsheet.com)
EOE, disability/veterans
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The purpose of the Sr Manager Supply Chain is to manage all activities related to the planning in support of FMCNA equipment and spares. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining policies and systems that optimize, plan, execute, and monitor supply chain processes and transactions. The position has a major operational and financial impact on the overall performance given its scope and influence with other North America Supply Chain departments, FMC business stakeholders, and external business partners.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the monthly S&OP process for machines
- Design and implement safety stock and DIOH targets for machines and spares
- Lead planning for spares and ancillary products
- Manage Stock Transfer Order (STO) activities for machines and spares
- Drive initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels by monitoring processes using data-driven performance metrics
- Deliver key metrics (ex: inventory DIOH targets, fill rate) and performance indicators utilized to drive and sustain the business
- Support the development of an integrated supply chain strategy through full implementation of SAP and, or IFS and SAP IBP technology
- Develop high performing teams with a focus on trust, collaboration, communication, and accountability
- Implement continuous improvement activities that will ensure efficient operations providing an enhanced customer experience
- Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
- Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and compliance with relevant laws and standards, including health, safety, environmental regulations, and licensing requirements
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement improvement plans to ensure team effectiveness
- Provide senior management, at a minimum, monthly high-level updates on all projects and programs
- Provide training and mentoring to team members to strengthen their contribution to the overall group, which will provide a path for their personal advancement
- Utilize the various available in-house software to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy, requesting modifications whenever necessary
- Serve as a conduit for all information to superiors and team members who require updates
- Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing
- Recommend and implement strategic initiatives to achieve all appropriate supply chain, division, and corporate goals and objectives
- Interpret company-wide policies and procedures, involved in the development, modification and execution of company policies that affect immediate operations with potential company-wide effect. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Monitor relevant budgets and report on any variances while providing sources of the variances, and corrective actions, if required
- Operate within an established OPEX budget. Generally, manage department budget and day-to-day functions. Develop budgets, schedules, and performance standards. Exercise supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing
- Interact frequently with internal departments and external customers/vendors, particularly in problem resolution
- Responsible for hiring, coaching, and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action, and terminations
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce, partnering with Human Resources on employee matters
- Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
SUPERVISION:
- Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of various levels of staff
Education:
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s or Advanced degree preferred – and/or relevant years of work experience
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to manage one or more departments
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience at a supervisor level
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to effectively lead and guide a team of leaders
- Strong performance management and talent development background
- Previous experience with operating a budget
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience
- Project management experience
- Fleet management/routing experience
- Strong working knowledge of quality systems, DOT regulations, health and safety practices
- Experience with SAP ERP system a must. Experience with SAP IBP and IFS ERP good to have
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience with Database Management Software a plus
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
If your location allows for pay/benefit transparency, please click the link below to request further information on this position. Pay Transparency Request Form (smartsheet.com)
EOE, disability/veterans
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Product Operations Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation directly tied to a bachelor's degree. For Product Operations Manager roles, a degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or information systems satisfies this. A general studies degree likely won't, so confirm the match before applying.
Search for employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Product Operations Manager openings by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history. Seeing which employers have filed LCAs for operations roles removes guesswork and helps you target companies already familiar with the process.
Request the LCA before signing anything
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Ask hiring managers to confirm LCA timeline during the offer stage so consulate scheduling doesn't stall after you've already accepted.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for Product Operations Manager roles in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, so knowing the floor before negotiations prevents LCA rejection later.
Confirm the role's SOC code with your employer
Product operations roles often get coded under general management or computer occupations, which affects the prevailing wage tier and LCA filing. Ask HR which SOC code they plan to use and cross-reference it against the O*NET occupation profile to catch mismatches early.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet
Consular officers can question whether Product Operations Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. Bring your degree, transcripts, and an employer letter tying your specific duties to your degree field. Chilean credentials should include a notarized translation if issued in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, or information systems. The key test is whether the degree is a normal requirement for the role, not just preferred. Generic management titles with no degree requirement won't qualify, so the employer's job description needs to reflect that specificity.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Product Operations Manager roles?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which means a Product Operations Manager with a qualifying job offer can apply at the consulate without waiting for a random selection. The annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals has never filled. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't allow dual intent, so it requires demonstrating nonimmigrant intent at each consular visit.
How can I find Product Operations Manager jobs that offer H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Product Operations Manager openings filtered by H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already filed LCAs for similar roles. Cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship track record for operations roles wastes time. Targeting employers with demonstrated filing history dramatically improves your chances of getting an offer that moves forward.
What documents does a Chilean Product Operations Manager need for the consular interview?
You'll need a certified LCA from DOL, your DS-160 confirmation, a valid Chilean passport, your degree and transcripts, and an employer support letter detailing your duties and their connection to your degree field. If your credentials were issued in Spanish, bring notarized translations. USCIS guidance recommends also carrying evidence of your employer's business legitimacy, such as corporate filings or financial statements.
Can I switch employers after entering the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa as a Product Operations Manager?
H-1B1 visa doesn't have portability rules like H-1B does. If you change employers, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to a Chilean consulate for a new visa stamp before starting work. Planning an employer transition well in advance of your current visa expiration avoids gaps in work authorization. Migrate Mate can help you identify new sponsoring employers while you're still employed.