About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

If you are an experienced Manufacturing & Operations leader looking for an opportunity to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for you! You will provide top-level leadership as the DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS for our Copeland-Americas plant located LEBANON, MO . You will also be responsible for developing and leading a culture that drives behaviors which build trust and achieve results. This includes daily leadership of manufacturing operations, materials, safety, quality, engineering and all other support functions for achieving plant operational goals and for developing strategies that facilitate growth, deliver profitable margins and material velocity. You will continuously balance customer, employee and shareholder needs to help drive the business.

The Plant Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing and will collaborate closely with peers at other plants, the Business Unit, and the corporate level. This role's position title is negotiable and dependent on years of experience.

As The Director of Manufacturing Operations, You Will:

• Adopt the Copeland Business System as the operating platform to drive value stream mapping, lean daily management, and structured problem-solving.

• Clearly communicate Copeland vision and improvement plans to employees while modeling core values of partnership, respect, innovation, responsibility, and excellence

• Develop a culture that embodies operational excellence core principles: respect everyone, lead with humility, seek perfection, scientific thinking, process focus, quality at the source, flow and pull value, think systematically, constancy of purpose, customer value

• Establish measurements and get results through lean and continuous improvement on operational critical metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People)

• Lead the team with high expectations, building a culture of candor, trust, and strong performance. Ensure direct reports are meeting goals as established in the annual operating plan

• Develop talent at all levels within the plant organization but specifically as relate to direct reports or staff. Supervise and mitigate talent gaps to develop an impactful organization with deep bench strength

• Provide regular performance reviews to employees while mentoring and counseling team members quickly and optimally to meet the company's expectations for both leadership proficiencies and goal achievement

• Build influence and rapport with people across various levels, functions, cultures, and geography

• Gain insight into customer needs to develop solutions that also align with organizational needs

• Implement and handle cost effective process improvements, capital, and operating expenditures, and cost-reduction program

• Lead regular safety, lean, 5S inspections, review performance to targets, and pursue root cause analysis and countermeasure steps

• Participate in sales, inventory, and operations planning sessions to develop operations objectives in support of

• organizational goals and customer support

• Model high standards of honesty and integrity, and assure others think and act similarly

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Prior plant management experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical, engineering, or business discipline; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Ten (10) years of operations and/or business-related experience and consistent track record of progressive levels of leadership in business, technical or manufacturing management roles

• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation ability with a focus on the customer

• Strong analytical and data leadership skills

• Strong social skills enabling collaboration in a team-oriented environment

• High-quality decision making even in the face of uncertainty or when incomplete information is available

• Hands-on leader who possesses a high level of drive, integrity, accountability, and energy to connect with all levels of employees

• Legal work authorization in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

• Occasional travel for trainings, meetings and events up to 15% of the time

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience with customer-facing engagement

• Graduate-level education in business, technical or engineering field

• Relevant business insight into the HVACR industry and customer needs

• Experience with the deployment of automation

Why Work in the Lebanon, MO Area

Our facility in Lebanon, MO is located on Interstate 44 and Historic Route 66 in the scenic Ozarks of South-Central Missouri. We enjoy a small-town community with a Lebanon population of 14,628 and Laclede County population of 36,069. Our area is known for Bennett Spring State Park, lakes, rivers, hunting, and fishing. Lebanon is home to several boat manufacturers and two stock-car racing tracks. Lebanon is also centrally located, just 1 hour from the city of Springfield and 2.5 hours from St. Louis. Why not work and play where you can make your vacation home your “home”? We are only 35 minutes from the world-famous Lake of the Ozarks. For the outdoor enthusiasts, we have Bennett Spring, MO, which is an unincorporated community and home of the Bennett Spring State Park, which has the third or fourth largest natural spring in the state with an average daily flow of about 100-million gallons. Bennett Spring is home of Missouri’s largest trout park, featuring fishing, camping, hiking, dining, and lodging. We also have the Niangua River, which is host to numerous campgrounds, canoes, rafts, and kayaks, and is a premier water attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.

About Our Location

Our plant in Lebanon, MO is Copeland’s flagship operation for scroll compressor assembly and a machining powerhouse for main bearing housings and scroll elements, with over 60 million scroll compressors produced in the past 27 years.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.