Director of Operations
Position Summary:
The Director of Operations directs the production through the fabrication and assembly processes, driving continuous improvement to meet customer expectations in a primarily make- to-stock environment.
Position Responsibilities:
• Maintain a safe and environmentally sound work environment
• Ensure all regulations, laws, and policies are followed
• Drive continuous improvement efforts (specifically LEAN) to achieve Safety ,Quality, Delivery, Lead time and Cost goals
• Create and sustain a visual workplace including, but not limited to, team improvement boards, value stream board, day by hour and scheduling boards
• Always be working to a future state to include process, material and information flows
• Model the use of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and ensure the implementation of LSW throughout the Standard Value Stream
• Engage, train and coach employees on required skills to be successful in meeting customer and financial goals
• Complete employee reviews, development plans, coaching sessions, etc., in an effective and timely manner to continue to raise the performance of individuals in the Standard Value Stream
• Create a culture of engaged employees focused on improving and growing the business
• Manage and direct all operations activities to build and ship standard body orders
• Work with other organizational leaders to ensure all related functions provide the necessary support to generate success.
• Maintain communication with Sales personnel to ensure customer needs are understood and delivered
• Understand customer and market trends, requirements, and preferences to ensure designs, lead times and product quality meet industry expectations
• Track operational and financial metrics to ensure design and production processes achieve established goals
• Ensure company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met
• Other duties as assigned
Financial Responsibility:
• Responsibility for more than one cost center, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) is preferred
Experience :
• Ten plus (10+) years of related job experience is required; preferably in the truck equipment, up-fit or automotive industries
• Experience implementing LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment
Certification /License:
• None
Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership skills and abilities
• Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools
• Strong team building skills
Supervisory Responsibilities :
• Scope of responsibility will include Department Manager and their direct reports
Work Environment :
• Work occurs in a production facility – must be comfortable working in a production environment with varied temperatures
• Must be able to stand, sit, or squat for extensive periods of time, climb ladders, and/or lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
Travel :
• None
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Production, and Other
Full-time