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Aftermarket Operations Leader

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Ocala
Jan 20, 2026
Aftermarket Operations Leader BH Job ID: 3625 SF Job Req ID: 16673 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title: Aftermarket Operations Leader Location: Ocala, FL (Onsite) About Us: Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview: Ready to power the future of innovation? Imagine a compressor that doesn't just change the game, it redefines it. Our Compression Systems and Services (CSS) North America division delivers highly reliable, cutting-edge compressor systems trusted across industries worldwide. With a relentless focus on productivity and performance, we've earned our reputation as a leader in the field. We're seeking a confident, metrics-driven Operations Leader to guide our Ocala Aftermarket Center. This assistant plant manager-level role is for a hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, leads with empathy and conviction, and holds teams accountable while building trust and momentum. You'll drive results across Engagement, Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Operational Excellence, shaping a zero-loss culture and ensuring daily execution aligns with company goals. As the Aftermarket Operations Leader, you'll own site performance across a warehouse-heavy operation with a growing manufacturing footprint. Leading supervisors and technicians, you'll drive SQDC, Lean initiatives, and KPIs, using data to turn insights into action. From material flow and production schedules to inventory accuracy and on-time delivery, you'll keep operations safe, efficient, and on plan-partnering with Quality, EHS, Materials, and Customer Service to remove barriers and deliver for customers. Why now? The site is scaling with growth planned through 2026. This is a rare opportunity to set the standard, shape culture, and build the operating system for the future. On-site in Ocala, your leadership won't just run today's operation, it will define how the facility wins tomorrow. Responsibilities: Leadership, Coaching & Talent Development Guide and motivate a team of operators and technicians to achieve production targets and maintain a safe working environment. Influence, coach, and motivate functional leaders to guide production and support organizations for optimum day-to-day operations. Lead, encourage, coach, and develop all members of the organization motivating the team to consistently perform above expectations. Effectively develop and utilize all people's resources through talent management processes. Coach and review performance of direct reports. Create effective team to ensure timely resolution of production or processing problems. Operational Oversight & Plant Management Lead activities of the business functions concerned with the operation of a manufacturing plant including Production Operations, Materials, Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Lean Implementation. Ensure effectiveness of production and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, and other operational reports, to ensure high quality yields. Manage manufacturing schedules to meet customer requirements, optimize inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, consider budgetary limitations, time constraints, and customer impact. Performance Metrics, Financials & Business Results Metrics Driven. Implement, monitor, and control critical and meaningful performance indicators (EHS, People, Service, Quality, Cost, Growth) that deliver business results for the corporation on both the top and bottom line. Drive performance against CEO metrics, financial performance, goal achievement, and continuous improvement on EHS, quality, delivery, inventory turns, processes, cost, etc. Initiates and coordinates inventory and cost control programs. Leverage budgeting, forecasting and SI&OP rhythms to drive the organization to ensure scheduling, capacity, and headcount are aligned to facilitate plant success. Safety, Quality & Compliance (SQDC) Lead the establishment and attainment of site goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC). Promote a working environment that encourages employees' involvement to achieve excellence in all aspects of SQDC and compliance. Work with EHS specialists to ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational programs included but not limited to Corporate Health, Safety and Environmental; OSHA; State and Federal Environmental Agencies. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Influence the Lean roadmap for the facility and integrate lean principles into the way we do work. Promote organizational culture of continuous improvement by championing the use of Lean Manufacturing principles. Customer, Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration Work with customers, cross-functional leaders, and internal staff to meet production requirements to deliver on time to our customers and achieve business outcomes. Culture, Communication & Organizational Alignment Establish site culture and priorities with a clear focus on business execution, effective employee communication & relations. Effectively use policy deployment to ensure alignment of department goals and activities with organizational goals. Requirements: 7+ years of experience in a warehouse / manufacturing environment 5+ years' experience leading teams with a focus on coaching, development, and performance excellence 3+ years' experience managing financial responsibility and key cost/performance drivers in a warehouse / manufacturing environment 2+ years' experience supporting strategy execution and cross-functional coordination. 1+ years' experience using SAP Core Competencies: Strategic and operational organizational skills with strong execution capabilities Clear and effective written, verbal, and presentation communication across all levels Teamwork, relationship building, and cross-functional collaboration Leadership presence with the ability to influence and guide others Business acumen: understanding key drivers of revenue, costs, and profitability, and making decisions aligned with strategic goals Preferences: Bachelor 's degree with a concentration in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline Travel & Work Arrangements This position is fully onsite with minimal travel involved What We Offer: At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. APPLY NOW