Director of Operations

Creation Technologies•Milwaukee, WI

24d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY: Organize and oversee the daily operations of the company. Ensure that the business unit is well-coordinated and productive by managing procedures and coaching the people involved within operations. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to: Responsible for the business unit’s operations capacity planning, resources and management. Support business unit growth while continuing to build the skill sets and lead a strong team of people with cross-functional responsibilities, including training matrix. Coordination of manufacturing/ Production efficiency. Manage production scheduling, and total manufacturing cost. Work with GM on establishing an annual manufacturing budget, including the capital equipment budget. Responsible for aspects of the business unit’s operational performance results including the achievement of Lean Scorecard targets, Materials plan targets, and other operational scorecard initiatives (including FG Kan Ban, 5S). Coach team members and continue to support the Creation Core Values while developing a strong culture. Provide support for key customer accounts including developing relationships with some customer executives and resolving customer issues. Serve as a member of the Business Unit’s Leadership Team (LT) and play a key role in the achievement of the Company’s Vision and Strategy within the business unit. Collaborate with other Functional teams in the establishment of procedures as required by the appropriate standards/ regulations, OEM contractual obligations and customer requirements, in ensuring our continuing compliance. Manage the Health and Safety and Environmental functions to drive best practices within the Business Unit. Support other areas of the company with respect to joint initiatives.

Requirements

Must have relevant post-secondary business education degree or equivalent.
Previous experience working in an Operations role, minimum 10 years related Operations and leadership experience.
Entrepreneurial, innovative, flexible team player with a good business acumen, high degree of personal initiative, strong leadership and people skills, and effective presentation and communication abilities.
A results-oriented and “make it happen” type person, who is not afraid to get into the game and do whatever needs to be done for the team to win.
Experience in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry or related industry is required.
Must be driven by high degree of integrity and professional standards.
Understanding of Lean, T.O.C., continuous improvement, quality and related topics with relevant work experience.
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Process engineering education, training, and background would be an asset.
Materials background would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the business unit’s operations capacity planning, resources and management.
Support business unit growth while continuing to build the skill sets and lead a strong team of people with cross-functional responsibilities, including training matrix.
Coordination of manufacturing/ Production efficiency.
Manage production scheduling, and total manufacturing cost.
Work with GM on establishing an annual manufacturing budget, including the capital equipment budget.
Responsible for aspects of the business unit’s operational performance results including the achievement of Lean Scorecard targets, Materials plan targets, and other operational scorecard initiatives (including FG Kan Ban, 5S).
Coach team members and continue to support the Creation Core Values while developing a strong culture.
Provide support for key customer accounts including developing relationships with some customer executives and resolving customer issues.
Serve as a member of the Business Unit’s Leadership Team (LT) and play a key role in the achievement of the Company’s Vision and Strategy within the business unit.
Collaborate with other Functional teams in the establishment of procedures as required by the appropriate standards/ regulations, OEM contractual obligations and customer requirements, in ensuring our continuing compliance.
Manage the Health and Safety and Environmental functions to drive best practices within the Business Unit.
Support other areas of the company with respect to joint initiatives.