Director of Operations

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. • Elizabethton, TN

11d

About The Position

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, water systems, natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day. The Director of Operation directs and coordinates the manufacturing resources to meet the company’s strategic objectives, business plan, and meet the requirements of customers. This position is responsible for Operations, Engineering Services, and Material Logistics.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially metal cutting, mechanical assembly, tooling, and equipment.
• Capable of investigating and solving business, technical, and personnel problems or issues.
• Experience with expense, capital budgets, and product costing.
• Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets, inventory, and manufacturing software.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with all levels of the company.
• Ability to manage and work with all the departments and functions in the organization.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, fractions, ratios, proportions, and percentages and apply these concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, administer, and coordinate the production, engineering, and maintenance functions and policies of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. including determining the structure, composition, methods, and development of the group.
• Participate, as a member of the Senior Staff, in the development of strategic objectives and the business plan.
• Provide information for financial reports including forecasts, budgets, pricing, expense control etc.
• Develops and initiates procedures to ensure that operations are within the constraints of the business plan and the Quality Managements System.
• Establish guidelines and goals for operations activities including manufacturing methods.
• Assess and improve forecasting of demand for both new and existing staff throughout responsible areas, identifying gaps between forecasts and business plans.
• Coordinate at the strategic and tactical level with other functions of the business
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with other departmental groups in effort to facilitate a work environment of mutual support of the overall team responding quickly and effectively to opportunities and/or resolution to issues.
• Execute plans and activities within budget and timelines while reflecting company values.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Directly supervises co-workers in Operations Leadership, Engineering Services, and Material Logistics.
• Carries out the supervisory responsibilities to comply with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available.
• Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees