Director of Operations & Engineering

MooreCo Inc•Morristown, TN

About The Position

Primary duties will include: Lead organizational and cultural transformation efforts within manufacturing operations. Advocate and lead change management within the organization. Develop, set, and maintain the manufacturing strategy. Provide clear and concise direction, goals, and strategies to team members. Effectively lead and teach Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing. Lead team to establish and implement employee engagement and recognition actions. Provide leadership and resources to ensure that all employees have positive morale, are highly productive and can successfully accomplish short and long-term goals. Mentor and motivate direct and indirect reports. Display impeccable written and verbal communication skills employing visible leadership and personal communication. Demonstrate the ability to lead and gain results through the influence of peers and senior leaders. Assure attainment of key business metrics within manufacturing operations. Own measured results and drive corrective actions when targets are not met. Champion corporate policies, systems, and work instructions. Willingly work with others up, down, and across the organization to get results. Drive team and operational performance by working with others, effectively manage conflict. Coach team to become change agents within their operating area of expertise. Actively listen and solicit input and feedback from relevant stakeholders before deciding. Focuses on facts and process. Shares information honestly and transparently

Requirements

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations preferably in the furniture, upholstery, case goods industries with cross-disciplinary experience in safety, quality, human resources, finance, materials management, process engineering, maintenance, environmental, product development, and shop floor supervision.
Ability to be firm, fair, and consistent in decision-making and able to professionally provide objective feedback
Demonstrated proficiency in leading and managing effective teams.
Expertise in budgeting, cash management, and cost controls. Ability to capture significant savings through process improvements, innovations, and budget management.
Subject matter expert in the execution of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, High School Diploma required.
We will consider additional experience in lieu of diploma.

Responsibilities

Lead organizational and cultural transformation efforts within manufacturing operations.
Advocate and lead change management within the organization.
Develop, set, and maintain the manufacturing strategy.
Provide clear and concise direction, goals, and strategies to team members.
Effectively lead and teach Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing.
Lead team to establish and implement employee engagement and recognition actions.
Provide leadership and resources to ensure that all employees have positive morale, are highly productive and can successfully accomplish short and long-term goals.
Mentor and motivate direct and indirect reports.
Display impeccable written and verbal communication skills employing visible leadership and personal communication.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and gain results through the influence of peers and senior leaders.
Assure attainment of key business metrics within manufacturing operations.
Own measured results and drive corrective actions when targets are not met.
Champion corporate policies, systems, and work instructions.
Willingly work with others up, down, and across the organization to get results.
Drive team and operational performance by working with others, effectively manage conflict.
Coach team to become change agents within their operating area of expertise.
Actively listen and solicit input and feedback from relevant stakeholders before deciding.
Focuses on facts and process.
Shares information honestly and transparently