Site Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. You will have full responsibility for the performance and growth of the business, overseeing operations from order entry through shipping, with accountability for P&L, operational efficiency, customer experience, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeCarlstadt • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will have full responsibility for the performance and growth of the business, overseeing operations from order entry through shipping, with accountability for P&L, operational efficiency, customer experience, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Lead all manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, inventory control, labor planning, and equipment maintenance.
Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and analyze production metrics (output, efficiency, downtime, quality, and cost) to identify improvement opportunities.
Oversee order entry, customer service, production planning, and forecasting to meet customer demand.
Ensure consistent achievement of production, quality, safety, and cost targets while maintaining a long-term strategic view.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team in partnership with site HR.
Drive a strong culture of safety, accountability, and employee engagement.
Develop and execute effective retention, succession, and workforce planning strategies.
Be a visible, accessible leader who coaches and mentors teams across shifts.
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and performance-driven work environment.
Lead cross-functional collaboration across departments to achieve company objectives.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate policies, AADG programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
Proven senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (metal forming experience a plus)
Strong background in manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement
Experience leading in a unionized manufacturing environment
Solid financial acumen, including P&L ownership and understanding of financial statements
Experience coaching and mentoring teams, willingness to be a physically present leader who is accessible and visible during shifts.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage metrics, forecasting, and reporting to drive performance
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing operationsproduction schedulinginventory controllabor planningequipment maintenanceLean manufacturingcontinuous improvementP&L ownershipdata analysisforecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationrelationship-buildingproblem-solvinganalytical skillsemployee engagementcollaborationaccountability