Operations Manager

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally. We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours? One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence. Position Overview The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of production operations, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. This role involves high-level decision-making, performance optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The Senior Manager is a key contributor to business planning and operational excellence. What you'll do • Lead the end-to-end production operations, ensuring alignment with company strategy and business goals. • Oversee the execution of production plans, maintaining strict compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. • Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies. • Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency. • Act as a strategic partner across departments including Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align production goals with business needs. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead data-driven decisions to optimize throughput, yield, and labor efficiency. • Ensure proactive equipment and facility maintenance strategies are in place to minimize downtime and maximize asset performance. • Mentor and develop production leadership teams, fostering a high-performance culture and talent succession pipeline. • Lead capacity planning and scalability strategies to support business growth, new product introductions, and market demand. • Manage operational risk, implement contingency plans, and ensure business continuity within the production area. • Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Environmental, Health, and Safety standards (EHS), and ISO compliance. Who you are • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred. • Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or production management. • Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies. • Strong background in cost reduction, project management, and operational optimization. • Deep understanding of MRP/ERP systems and data analytics for manufacturing performance. • Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and large-scale operations. • Advanced skills in Mic