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As Director, Plant Operations, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations through a team of managers, providing overall direction to all manufacturing departments. This role is accountable for end-to-end plant performance, including safety, throughput, cost, and culture, and is expected to deliver measurable results across a cross-functional manufacturing organization. The Director ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable government regulations; enforces company directives and safety standards; oversees departmental expense budgets; drives training and productivity improvements; and maintains compliance with the company’s quality system. Decisions are guided by functional strategies and business priorities.
Job Responsibility
Accountable for overall plant performance and related support functions, including delivery to plan, customer service, operating budget management, and cost and efficiency improvement initiatives that maintain safety and quality
Conducts daily operations meetings and routinely scheduled departmental meetings
Monitor operating metrics and lead data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives to improve safety and quality, reduce cost, and increase productivity
Ensure proper protection of all company assets
Assure that customer needs are met by monitoring production output compared to plan
Lead, coach and develop a cross-functional team while fostering an collaborative, high-performance culture built on accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
Present operational performance, risks, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership on a regular cadence
Own the plant operating budget
identify and deliver cost-reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities without compromising safety or quality
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to support new product introductions and accommodate demand changes
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
six to eight years of progressive manufacturing experience and/or training
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong proven leadership capabilities, prior supervisory experience is a requirement
Ability to direct solutions of highly complex business problems
Proven ability to effectively manage supply chain and ensure all aspects are optimized
Ability to direct, motivate, and manage direct reports and cross functional teams
Ability to work independently and solve problems
Possess analytical, logical, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated track record of improving safety, quality, cost and delivery metrics in a complex manufacturing environment
Ability to work cohesively with all levels of internal and external customers
ability to communicate across functional and multicultural lines
Possess strong organizational, written and verbal communication, problem solving and time management skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
Able to review and write capital fund request for changes generating or sustaining improvements in cost, quality and/or delivery
Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques
Solve problems and make tactical and strategic decisions for all assigned responsibilities
Possess ability to multi-task and manage many responsibilities and projects at one time
Excellent presentation skills and proven ability to influence audience to desired action and build credibility with customers
Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook are required
Knowledge of JD Edwards
Understanding of lean principles and problem solving techniques
Familiar with manufacturing systems, material flow, and associated processes
Familiar with Six Sigma and/or principles in statistical control
Metal Fabrication / Industry Knowledge
CPSM, APICS, or similar professional organization member relating to supply chain management
Formal Lean training
Associate must be able to travel 20 % of the time
Nice to have
CPSM, APICS, or similar professional organization member relating to supply chain management
Formal Lean training
Knowledge of JD Edwards
Metal Fabrication / Industry Knowledge
What we offer
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)