Job Description

The Operations Site Leader, Germany is responsible for leading overall site operations and ensuring strong, consistent execution across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and materials.



This role provides clear operational leadership at the site level, with accountability for performance, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment. The Operations Site Leader acts as the primary point of operational ownership for the Germany site, translating global Operations strategy into effective local execution while ensuring compliance with German and EU requirements.



Reporting directly to the Global Head of Operations, this role strengthens leadership presence, accelerates decision-making, and enables disciplined execution to support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement objectives. The role is designed as a long-term leadership position, focused on building sustainable operational capability and strong leadership practices at the site.

Responsibilities:

Site Operations Leadership



Lead and oversee overall operational performance of the Germany site, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity



Ensure structured decision-making, clear priorities, and disciplined execution across the site



Drive alignment and accountability across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Materials functions



Identify operational risks and ensure timely mitigation actions



Cross-Functional & Global Alignment



Serve as the primary operational leader for the Germany site



Partner closely with Global Operations and other global functions to deploy standards, processes, and best practices



Balance global expectations with local site requirements and regulatory considerations



People Leadership & Engagement



Provide visible leadership presence and foster trust across the site



Strengthen employee engagement through clear communication, consistent leadership behaviors, and accountability



Support, coach, and develop functional leaders and supervisors



Work constructively within Germany’s co-determination environment, partnering appropriately with employee representatives and Works Councils as applicable



Continuous Improvement & Execution Excellence



Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the company’s operating system and strategic objectives



Apply structured problem-solving and data-driven approaches to improve performance sustainably



Embed improvements into daily management routines and standard work



Communication & Stakeholder Management



Communicate clearly and consistently with site leadership, employees, and global stakeholders



Escalate risks, issues, and decisions early with context, options, and recommendations



Represent the Germany site in global Operations forums and leadership meetings



Qualifications & Experience



Required



5-10 years of operations leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment



Demonstrated success driving site-level performance and cross-functional execution



Experience leading within structured, regulated, or matrixed organizations



Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups



Structured, analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making



Travel up to 15% internationally



Preferred



Experience working in Germany or the broader EU



Familiarity with German labor practices and co-determination frameworks



Experience in global, multi-site manufacturing organizations



Exposure to Lean, operational excellence, or continuous improvement methodologies



Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, 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. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be 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. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at 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.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be 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. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. 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.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be 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. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. None