Director, Operations - Industrial Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Manage business to achieve/exceed agreed-upon growth, revenue, and operating income objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain process management, strategic supplier partnerships, warehousing, inventory management, and internal plant logistics.
• Ensure products meet operational profitability goals.
• Establish strategic direction, performance metrics, standards, and measurements for direct reports and the operation that support safety, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Serve as a change agent for the site in embracing the adoption of technology and being a champion for Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to manage the P&L and continuously execute to achieve revenue and margin commitments.
• Support sales & operations planning (S&OP) process, and planning manufacturing capacity accordingly to ensure on time and efficient delivery.
• Identify and respond to trends in the marketplace, anticipate and apply strategies to be ahead of the cost and quality curve.
• Plan and execute a best-in-class supply chain to ensure appropriate levels of inventory and turns as well as supplier quality and cost.
• Direct the continuous improvement program and support on-site initiatives as required to ensure adoption of programs and achievement of desired results.
• Ensure that products are delivered on time to customers and that products meet all customer expectations regarding quality and performance.
• Plan and implement capital improvements for the site and operations.
• Work proactively with and effectively engage functional counterparts to ensure overall organizational success and continuity of leadership.
• Foster a positive employee relations environment through building a culture where employees are motivated and actively engaged in driving continuous improvement in the business.
• Conducts performance evaluations, coaches and mentors, provides feedback, and takes action as needed to build a high-performing department.
• Embody the Company’s ethics and values; maintain the highest corporate governance principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, or a related field is required.
• MBA/Master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or other operational leadership role.
• Experience in a build to order/high-mix manufacturing environment required.
• Proven background in the application of production/inventory control, procurement procedures and techniques, and logistics.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop long-term strategic plans and follow-up action plan to execute on these deliverables.
• Proven leader with ability to motivate teams and drive accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.