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Anderson-Negele

Global Head of Operations

Anderson-Negele, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302

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Overview

The Global Head of Operations is a transformative leader accountable for designing and executing the global operations strategy across Anderson-Negele’s three manufacturing sites (Spartanburg, SC; Fultonville, NY; and Egg, Germany). This role will scale and optimize global operations, integrate advanced technologies, and elevate organizational capability to position Anderson-Negele as the benchmark for operational excellence within Ralliant and across the industry. As a key member of the senior leadership team, this leader will ensure current performance and architect the operations model of the future. Requires Lean and Ralliant Business Systems (RBS) expertise, a talent-development focus, and a proven record of global transformation in complex, matrixed environments. The role oversees 140+ employees including production, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing engineering. Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Set global operations strategy to deliver growth, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. Partner with the President and leadership team to align operations priorities with business strategy, including capacity expansion, supply chain resilience, and sustainability. Lead global footprint optimization and strategic sourcing to enhance competitiveness. Operational Excellence: Champion Lean Manufacturing and the Ralliant Business System (RBS) to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance. Ensure world-class operational KPIs across all sites, with clear accountability and cadence for review and improvement. Build a digital operations strategy leveraging automation, Industry 4.0, and data analytics for smarter, faster decision-making. Talent & Culture: Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global team of operations leaders. Foster a culture of continuous learning, problem-solving, and ownership. Partner with HR to strengthen workforce engagement, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development. Business & Customer Impact: Ensure customer needs are met through reliable, scalable, and cost-effective operations. Collaborate with R&D and Product Management to accelerate NPIs and sustainment activities. Proactively manage risks across supply chain, compliance, and regulatory landscapes. Qualifications

Required: 10+ years of progressive manufacturing and/or operations leadership with global scope. Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Ralliant Business Systems (or equivalent). Proven success driving operational transformation and scaling performance in complex, multi-site operations. Strong experience in Quality Systems; ISO 9001 and regulatory knowledge. Track record of building high-engagement, high-performance cultures and leading through organizational change. Exceptional communication, influence, and executive presence. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical field. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or technical discipline). Experience managing >$100M in operating budgets and capital projects. Demonstrated ability to deploy automation, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies. Broad cross-functional experience (manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, production). Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. We empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. We’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world. Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact applyassistance@Ralliant.com. About Anderson-Negele

Anderson-Negele is an instrumentation company whose mission is to provide the best hygienic instrumentation solutions for processors of food, beverage and life sciences products. We have manufacturing facilities in the US and Germany and sales & service offices in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Brazil. Pay Range: The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 152,600.00 - 283,400.00.

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