Sr. Manager Operations

General information Job Title Sr. Manager Operations Ref # 20000697 Employment Type Permanent Department Manufacturing Position level Manager Date Friday, October 30, 2026 AESC Office Location Florence, South Carolina USA Description & Requirements Job Description About AESC US LLC AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries. AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States, and the Blythewood Repack Operation supports the broader South Carolina production network. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. About the Role The Senior Operations Manager provides comprehensive leadership of manufacturing operations, driving safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role is responsible for integrating production execution with workforce planning, material flow, equipment availability, quality performance, and operational readiness. The successful candidate must possess a broad understanding of plant operations and demonstrate the ability to lead across functions rather than operate solely as a production manager. What You Will Do Direct daily manufacturing operations across assigned shifts and production areas. Establish and execute production plans that align labor, equipment, materials, and customer delivery requirements. Manage operational KPIs including throughput, OEE, labor productivity, downtime, scrap, cost, and on-time delivery. Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure equipment availability, preventive maintenance execution, and effective downtime response. Partner with Quality to manage manufacturing defects, process compliance, containment, and corrective actions. Coordinate with Supply Chain and Logistics to maintain effective material flow, inventory accuracy, and production readiness. Lead production supervisors and team leaders, establishing clear expectations for attendance, timekeeping, staffing, overtime controls, and employee performance. Manage operating expenses, labor utilization, and production resource requirements. Promote a disciplined safety culture with EHS and enforce manufacturing operating standards. Support commissioning, production ramp-up, process stabilization, and future plant expansion. Develop staffing, succession, and workforce capability plans. Complete other duties as assigned. #LI-IC1 Qualifications What You Need Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial manufacturing leadership experience. At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including five years in plant operations leadership. Demonstrated accountability for manufacturing performance, staffing, safety, cost, and cross-functional execution. Experience with ERP/MES systems, Lean manufacturing, and operational performance management. What is "Nice to Have"? Automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience. Battery manufacturing experience. High-volume automated manufacturing experience. Plant launch or greenfield ramp-up experience. Travel Requirements 20% International Travel What We Offer Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure tha…

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