About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith Paper is hiring for:
Operations Manager-Repair Division
Appleton, WI
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Reasons you’ll love working here:
- Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- 401K with generous company match
- Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
- Tuition reimbursement
Summary:
The Operation Manager of Repair & Refurbishment is a strategic leader responsible for transforming and scaling repair operations for fiber system and paper machine equipment. This role drives business growth, operational excellence, and automation, acting as a catalyst for innovation and digital transformation. The position is focused on leading change, developing high-performing teams, and implementing advanced technologies to deliver superior results across Voith’s repair facilities and customer sites.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Strategic Transformation
Drive automation, digitalization, and process innovation to enhance repair operations and expand capabilities, offerings, and facilities.
- Build and Empower Teams
Develop high-performing shopfloor and leadership teams, fostering accountability, adaptability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate Vision and Drive Change
Clearly articulate goals and initiatives, recognize achievements, and promote skill development while addressing performance constructively.
- Ensure Compliance and Quality
Oversee OSHA, environmental, and company standards; integrate automated safety, compliance, and quality monitoring systems.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Partner with Sales, Product Management, Mill/Field Service, and Customers to resolve challenges and keep jobs moving efficiently. - Optimize Operations and KPIs
Review costs and processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure departments meet key metrics (On-Time Turnaround Rate, Gross Margin).
- Champion Technology Adoption
Identify and implement automation solutions (robotics, digital tools, analytics) to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention.
- Customer and Repair Coordination
Manage repair activities, warranty issues, and onsite personnel to align with strategic goals and customer expectations.
- Drive Growth
Execute strategies to significantly grow the repair business through expanded capabilities and facilities.
- Travel as Required
Ability to travel up to 35%.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven experience in leading operational transformation and business growth.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, implement automation, and lead digital initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, with a track record of cross-functional leadership.
Education and Experience:
- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred, experience in the paper industry highly valued.
- Knowledge of mill equipment, repair processes, and quality assurance preferred.
- Background in automation, robotics, and digitalization in manufacturing or repair environments preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership in driving transformation and automation initiatives within manufacturing or repair environments.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling/squatting, keyboard use.
- Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs, climbing, reaching, rotation/twisting.
- Occasional exposure to noise up to 100 dBA.
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.
Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh