Manufacturing Strategy & Operations Lead
We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, and capacity planning. This individual will support the development and execution of global manufacturing strategies — including footprint optimization and capital investment planning — to ensure scalable, cost-effective operations that align with long-term business growth at an expanding F500 company.
The adecuado candidate brings hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, a global mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills, and proven experience working across multiple product lines, facilities, and regions.
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Strategy & Global Footprint Optimization
Evaluate and recommend manufacturing footprint strategies considering factors such as cost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximity.
Identify demand signals, determine capacity constraints, and drive cross-functional collaboration to solve for any capacity gaps.




Support make-vs-buy and vertical integration analyses aligned with product and process needs.
Capacity Planning & CAPEX Management
Conduct in-depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines.
Lead capital expenditure planning and justification for manufacturing investments, equipment, and facility expansions.
Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment.
Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.
Scalability & Industrial Engineering
Apply industrial engineering principles to drive efficiency, throughput, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites.
Conduct manufacturing research to evaluate emerging technologies, processes, and production methodologies.
Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular BoP strategies, and digital factory principles.

📌 Manufacturing Operations Management Specialist (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Santa Catarina