Operations Manager

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Manager, Operations overseeing all aspects of manufacturing for cryogenic pumps and ensuring high-quality product delivery. Collaborating with teams to optimize effectiveness and efficiency.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeNorth Las Vegas • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing process
Develop and implement strategies that optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing operations
Ensure that manufacturing operations comply with all relevant safety and environmental regulations
Develop and manage the annual manufacturing budget and monitor and control expenses to ensure that they remain within budgetary constraints
Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality while reducing product cost and increase margins
Manage and develop a large team of manufacturing professionals, providing coaching and mentoring
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and sales
Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
Develop and implement consistent processes and best practice strategies, policies, procedures, and goals
Lead recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of high-performance team members
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators for manufacturing
Address escalated customer issues with speed and urgency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in the rotating equipment industry
Extensive knowledge in manufacturing that are consistent with pump products, and how they are manufactured for the cryogenic industry preferred
Proven track record of developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability
Experience managing budgets and controlling expenses for operations
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental and safety regulations
Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing
Strong knowledge of quality control systems and procedures
Hands-on experience working with global manufacturing operations
Broad knowledge of multi-functional and multi-site teams working in a global environment
Broad knowledge working with cryogenic industries
Hands-on experience with Problem Solving / Six Sigma Project Planning / Project Management experience is preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Progressive experience in roles leading manufacturing operations
High adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership at all levels of the organization
Self-motivated with extremely strong sense of urgency-act as a change agent in the organization
Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to safety is essential
Professional office environment
Manufacturing/production environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing process oversightbudget managementprocess improvementlean manufacturingquality control systemsSix Sigmaproject managementoperational strategiesefficiency optimizationcost reduction

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringcollaborationrelationship managementcommunicationadaptabilityflexibilityinterpersonal skillsself-motivationchange management