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Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.
For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.
Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.
Main missions
- Manages a multidisciplinary team (production ± HSE, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Purchasing)
- Defines the equipment and personnel needs required to ensure production unit operates in the safest and most efficient way possible based on budgeted targets.
- Controls the daily operations within the plant to ensure optimal efficiency and output, monitoring established key performance indicators, while following and enforcing all site, group and local regulations related to environment, health and safety, lean management and quality, purchasing and maintenance, engineering and supply chain.
- Ensures the deployment of the Continuous Improvement Program within his areas of responsibility. Feeds constinuously the Improvement and Transformation projects pipeline to meet the strategic goals.
- Fosters a positive attitude throughout the facility ensuring that all employees are aligned with the company goals and vision, applying tact, sensitivity and professionalism through strong communication practices and policies.
- Promotes strong training practices for new and current employees.
- Initiates, implements, documents and manages the site maintenance program based on best practices in the industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance following a "Total Preventative Maintenance" approach while tracking key site indicators and following regulating requirements.
Main duties
- Controls the planning, flow, processes and operations within the plant targeting optimal cost efficiency and output ensuring on time delivery goals are met while following all company and local regulations including health and safety, quality and ISO standards.
>> Assessment indicator : On time delivery/Costs/PP/Budget/Turnover/Inventory/Lead Times/Audit Results/LTIR/TRIR/SIR/CONQ/Waste reduction plan/EiO matrix/Machine uptime
- Generates positive employee motivation and counsels staff on performance, attendance, annual reviews, skills and career development.
>> Assessment indicator : Employee turnover, Performance appraisals, Productivity measures, Employee Surveys
- Ensures processes for employee training and instruction in the proper tools and equipment in compliance with health and safety regulations and operational standards.
>> Assessment indicator : On time delivery/Costs/Budget/ Revenue/ Audit Results/PP/Medium Time Between Failure (MTBF)
- Engages Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen workshop, 8D, QRQC, DMAIC, DMADV, VSM,...) to improve operational performance focused on customer satisfaction (quality improvement and lead time reduction) as well as costs optimization feeding continuously the Productivity Plan.
>> Assessment indicator : VSM, Lean Metrics, On Time Delivery, Costs, Headcount, Gross Margin
Job specificities
- Travel: Yes, occasional and local
- On call service: Yes
Job Qualifications
- Education: Graduate : Master's, or equivalent extensive experience
- Professional experience required: 6 - 10 years
Competencies
- IT tools and applications
- Continuous improvement (management)
- Project management
- Production / Manufacturing / Planning
- Health, safety & environment (management)
- Cost management
- Efficient communication
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Nearest Major Market: Roanoke
Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.
Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.
For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.
Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.
Main missions
- Manages a multidisciplinary team (production ± HSE, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Purchasing)
- Defines the equipment and personnel needs required to ensure production unit operates in the safest and most efficient way possible based on budgeted targets.
- Controls the daily operations within the plant to ensure optimal efficiency and output, monitoring established key performance indicators, while following and enforcing all site, group and local regulations related to environment, health and safety, lean management and quality, purchasing and maintenance, engineering and supply chain.
- Ensures the deployment of the Continuous Improvement Program within his areas of responsibility. Feeds constinuously the Improvement and Transformation projects pipeline to meet the strategic goals.
- Fosters a positive attitude throughout the facility ensuring that all employees are aligned with the company goals and vision, applying tact, sensitivity and professionalism through strong communication practices and policies.
- Promotes strong training practices for new and current employees.
- Initiates, implements, documents and manages the site maintenance program based on best practices in the industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance following a "Total Preventative Maintenance" approach while tracking key site indicators and following regulating requirements.
Main duties
- Controls the planning, flow, processes and operations within the plant targeting optimal cost efficiency and output ensuring on time delivery goals are met while following all company and local regulations including health and safety, quality and ISO standards.
>> Assessment indicator : On time delivery/Costs/PP/Budget/Turnover/Inventory/Lead Times/Audit Results/LTIR/TRIR/SIR/CONQ/Waste reduction plan/EiO matrix/Machine uptime
- Generates positive employee motivation and counsels staff on performance, attendance, annual reviews, skills and career development.
>> Assessment indicator : Employee turnover, Performance appraisals, Productivity measures, Employee Surveys
- Ensures processes for employee training and instruction in the proper tools and equipment in compliance with health and safety regulations and operational standards.
>> Assessment indicator : On time delivery/Costs/Budget/ Revenue/ Audit Results/PP/Medium Time Between Failure (MTBF)
- Engages Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen workshop, 8D, QRQC, DMAIC, DMADV, VSM,...) to improve operational performance focused on customer satisfaction (quality improvement and lead time reduction) as well as costs optimization feeding continuously the Productivity Plan.
>> Assessment indicator : VSM, Lean Metrics, On Time Delivery, Costs, Headcount, Gross Margin
Job specificities
- Travel: Yes, occasional and local
- On call service: Yes
Job Qualifications
- Education: Graduate : Master's, or equivalent extensive experience
- Professional experience required: 6 - 10 years
Competencies
- IT tools and applications
- Continuous improvement (management)
- Project management
- Production / Manufacturing / Planning
- Health, safety & environment (management)
- Cost management
- Efficient communication
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
Nearest Major Market: Roanoke
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Who's Hiring
- Walgreens172
- CVS Health152
- Amazon129
- WHSmith78
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- Insurance43
- Food & Beverage31
- Technology & Software20
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field
- Three to five or more years of operations or management experience
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated experience with process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma
- Strong project management skills, with PMP certification preferred for some roles
- Ability to analyze operational data and present findings to senior leadership
Tips for Your Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Operations manager roles demand measurable outcomes, so replace vague descriptions with concrete results. Show how you reduced costs, cut cycle times, or improved throughput. Hiring managers skim for numbers, so lead every bullet with the metric you moved.
Match your resume to the industry vertical
An operations manager resume built for a warehouse distributor reads differently than one for a SaaS company. Tailor your language to the sector you're targeting. Lean ops terminology works in manufacturing, while cross-functional and stakeholder language lands better in tech and services.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that list your certifications
Postings that explicitly call out Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification are filtering for those credentials at the screening stage. If you hold them, prioritize those roles. If you don't, they're a signal about which certification to pursue next.
Prepare a structured process improvement story
Interviewers consistently ask operations candidates to walk through a process they fixed. Prepare a concise example using situation, action, and result. Practicing this out loud before interviews prevents generic answers and keeps your delivery tight under pressure.
Negotiate offer terms beyond base pay
Operations manager offers often include signing bonuses, relocation packages, and professional development budgets that are more flexible than the base salary line. Ask about performance review timelines and equity if the role is at a growth-stage company before you accept.
Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations managers?
The companies hiring the most operations managers right now include Walgreens, CVS Health, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Roles are concentrated in distribution, healthcare systems, and technology operations teams.
How many operations manager jobs are remote?
About 37% of operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many other management roles because the position frequently requires on-site oversight. Remote opportunities are most common in SaaS operations, business operations at tech companies, and revenue operations functions that don't oversee physical facilities or production floors.
How do you become an operations manager?
Most operations managers move into the role after several years in coordinator, analyst, or supervisor positions where they owned measurable processes. Building fluency in at least one ERP platform, earning a process improvement certification like Lean or Six Sigma, and taking on cross-functional projects that demonstrate leadership all strengthen your candidacy. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is expected by most employers.
Can you get hired as an operations manager without much experience?
Getting hired directly into an operations manager title without prior management experience is uncommon, but moving up from an operations coordinator or team lead role within the same organization is a realistic path. Focus on owning a process end to end, documenting the outcome, and making the case internally. Some smaller companies and startups will consider candidates who can demonstrate analytical rigor and leadership potential even without a formal management title on their resume.
What does the operations manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a structured behavioral interview with the hiring manager centered on process improvement examples and leadership situations. Many employers add a case study or written exercise asking you to diagnose an operational problem and propose a fix. Final rounds often include a panel with finance, HR, or department heads to assess cross-functional fit before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and industry background, then apply directly to each listing.
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