About this opportunity
G. BOPP + CO. AG lists this Operations Manager opportunity in village of wappingers falls, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
G. BOPP + Co. AG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision‑woven metal meshes. Since our founding in 1881, we have stood for Swiss craftsmanship, engineering excellence, and uncompromising quality. With locations in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, Italy, Sweden, the USA, Korea, and China, we are globally present and locally rooted.
Our high‑quality metal meshes are used in a wide range of applications – including square meshes for sieving and sizing, stainless steel meshes for screen‑printing, filtration meshes, laminates, and technical grids. They play an essential role in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, glass, ceramics, plastics, mechanical engineering, paper production, environmental technology, and even aerospace.
BOPP USA is a 100% subsidiary of G. BOPP + Co. AG, Switzerland.
Position Overview
The Operations Manager is a technical leadership role with direct responsibility for the Inside Sales Team. The position serves as the local company’s primary technical authority, ensuring that customer requirements, product specifications, and operational capabilities are fully aligned. A key focus is to provide hands‑on technical support and expertise to Inside Sales and Field Sales, enabling technically sound solutions, accurate quotations, spotting opportunities for in‑sourcing/vertical integration and high customer satisfaction.
As a member of the BOPP USA leadership team, the Operations Manager leads and develops the Inside Sales Team, establishes clear structures and scalable processes, and ensures seamless cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Accounting. The role acts as a trusted partner to executive management, translating technical complexity into operational execution, driving continuous improvement, and supporting strategic decision‑making through disciplined, high‑quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Process Management
Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of operational and business processes across the organization
Develop and maintain professional and efficient cross‑functional interfaces with the local Inside Sales, Accounting, Logistics and Field Sales teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence across all departments.
Coordinate with the Swiss parent company on supply planning, logistics, forecasting, and reporting
Support the organization in establishing structured, scalable ways of working
Technical Leadership & Product Support
Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to Inside Sales and Field Sales
Evaluate customer requests for technical feasibility and manufacturability, prepare basic cost calculations and quotations in cooperation with Technical Sales Managers and the Inside Sales team. Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
Translate market and customer needs into technically feasible solutions.
Close cooperation with Global Technical Director of BOPP Group.
Leadership & Organization
Directly lead and develop the Inside Sales Team
Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence across all departments.
Foster a structured, accountable, and customer‑focused working culture
Support executive management with operational and organizational topics
Partner with outside sales on key sales‑related projects involving inventory, cost, blanket agreements.
Management & Projects
Support the entire BOPP USA team and corporate management in strategic decision‑making and reporting.
Prepare decision‑making materials and recommendations for executive management
Contribute to strategic initiatives and long‑term organizational development
Ensure timely and high‑quality execution of complex tasks and initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Production‑Engineering or equivalent background.
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration would be considered.
Minimum 5–10 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in process improvement, cost reduction and team development.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cultural and organizational levels.
Hands‑on, pragmatic leadership style with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Team Structure at BOPP USA
Reporting Line
Reports to Board of Management at G. BOPP + Co. AG, Switzerland and works in close coordination with the Global Technical Director of the BOPP Group having its office in Switzerland.
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