Director - Plant Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and directs all of the divisions machining and assembly operations.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of assigned employees including planning and establishing work schedules and assignments.
• Recruits, mentors, evaluates, develops, and deploys operations managers.
• Maintains performance of assigned managers to support all statements of work and implementation of new business.
• Ensures the company develops and/or maintains manufacturing capabilities to support the organizations strategic business plan.
• Establishes and is accountable for overall organizational expectations and metrics for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Engagement.
• Leads continuous improvement framework (e.g. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma) to eliminate waste and reduce operational costs.
• Develops and deploys an effective root cause and correction action program, and monitors the program to support organizational improvement.
• Ensures functional input and oversight of all manufacturing plans.
• Provides functional direction and support to Integrated Product Teams and ensures the success of team activities and deliverables.
• Authorizes and approves statements of work and required resources to support contracted work and new business development opportunities from proposal to execution.
• Pursues new technologies for product development, design, and manufacturing to aid in achieving business and production goals.
• Establishes and maintains organizational process structure to support compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Enforces and supports company Safety Programs and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment that adhere to OSHA and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Directs the review and implementation of new technologies to aid in achieving production goals.
• Directs facility planning for all production areas.
• Executes preventative maintenance plans.

Nonessential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Handles disciplinary action and employee terminations in accordance with company policy.
• Travels as needed via train, airplane, subway, automobile, or other public or private conveyance.
• Conducts toolbox talks and other training.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily.
• Employees are responsible for supporting the organization's commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• All employees must comply with company policies, AS9100 requirements, customer requirements, applicable regulatory standards, export control regulations, and ethical business practices.
• Relevant education and experience required; bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Previous management experience required.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Syteline or Vantage preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisors direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Able to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and performing work independently without being prompted.
• Able to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Able to meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines.