Operations Manager (Industrial Solutions)

Position

Operations Manager (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Hendersonville, NC   

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

About us

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results 

Job purpose

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions. 

BorgWarner is currently looking for a creative, nimble problem solver with a holistic view that has excellent people skills to join a highly collaborative team and build the Operations Team for a new industrial product greenfield facility. The Operations Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining an industrial systems operations manufacturing plan as it relates to the industrial product market and implementing processes and procedures to achieve an efficient manufacturing site that consistently produces a cutting-edge product on an accelerated timeline to be the first to market as well as obtain product leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Accountable for safety, talent, delivery, cost, and quality production for assembly, balancing, brazing, roll forming, machine and facility maintenance.
• Ensure a safe work environment with root cause analysis for all safety related incidents within manufacturing area.
• Planning, design, optimization, and evaluation of existing and future processes as well as their operational implementation in the production areas according to the guidelines of lean management.
• Develops a monthly forecast and annual budget for review with leadership team Responsible for ensuring positive employee relations and building employee engagement. 
• Talent development within production by providing coaching, direction, and feedback to production team.
• Ensure adequate training, and documentation of such, to ensure successful performance of operator’s job duties to meet safety and quality expectations.
• Oversee all departmental activities in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensure consistent execution of departmental disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Participates in the review of business proposals, cost estimates, and new product design to maximize the profitability of new products and minimize time required to design and start production.
• Supports broader business needs such as operation reviews, customer visits, presentations, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing or engineering related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 - 15 years of industrial product manufacturing experience specifically in operations.
• Recognized expert with ability to convey/train knowledge to others and provide mentoring.
• Business acumen, excellent problem solving and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of lean manufacturing processes/procedures.
• SAP or other ERP systems experience is a plus

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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