Operations & Product Manager, Motive Power (Menomonee Falls)
Exponential Power, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051
The Operations & Product Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing, operational activities at the production facility, and product planning and delivery execution. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production of advanced energy storage and power systems, with a strong emphasis on technical product knowledge, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with complex electro-mechanical products—such as battery systems, power electronics, or energy storage solutions—and demonstrates strong mechanical and software aptitude to support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and scalable operations.
Responsibilities Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency Ensure production schedules, cost targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery goals are met Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements Champion a strong safety culture and proactive risk mitigation Oversee quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams Collaborate closely with engineering, production, procurement, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization Confident leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the creation of products that improve customer experience and grow market share. Analyze customer applications to assist in providing appropriate Exponential solution Provide technical assistance on battery and charger operation, maintaining expert level of product knowledge and applications Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team including managers and production staff
Qualifications Required BA/BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Technical College degree, or equivalent experience 3-5+ years production management, product planning experience Proven facilitation, negotiation and change management skills Experience with Industrial Batteries (forklift truck batteries, AGV’s (automated guided vehicles), renewable energy or stationary backup power (Utility or UPS) – a plus Ability to interpret technical specifications and create technical drawings utilizing Auto CAD and Microsoft Office – a plus Ability to travel up to 15%
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with complex electro-mechanical products—such as battery systems, power electronics, or energy storage solutions—and demonstrates strong mechanical and software aptitude to support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and scalable operations.
Responsibilities Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency Ensure production schedules, cost targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery goals are met Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements Champion a strong safety culture and proactive risk mitigation Oversee quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams Collaborate closely with engineering, production, procurement, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization Confident leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the creation of products that improve customer experience and grow market share. Analyze customer applications to assist in providing appropriate Exponential solution Provide technical assistance on battery and charger operation, maintaining expert level of product knowledge and applications Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team including managers and production staff
Qualifications Required BA/BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Technical College degree, or equivalent experience 3-5+ years production management, product planning experience Proven facilitation, negotiation and change management skills Experience with Industrial Batteries (forklift truck batteries, AGV’s (automated guided vehicles), renewable energy or stationary backup power (Utility or UPS) – a plus Ability to interpret technical specifications and create technical drawings utilizing Auto CAD and Microsoft Office – a plus Ability to travel up to 15%