Director of Rental Operations - East
About The Position
The Director of Rental Operations is responsible for the overall safety, manufacturing performance, and continuous improvement of multiple manufacturing locations. The role oversees safety and environmental compliance, product quality, delivery performance, customer lead-time needs, and cost and financial objectives. The position manages the daily operations of multiple company manufacturing locations and leads teams across manufacturing, engineering, plant management, site leadership, production supervision, planning, and sourcing. It works cross-functionally with EHS and central Sourcing, Quality, Human Resources, IT, and Engineering. The Director establishes operational objectives and processes, supports continuous improvement and operational excellence, oversees budgets and capital planning, and contributes to manufacturing strategy and organizational policies. The role is based in a comfortable indoor work area. Most time is spent sitting, with frequent opportunities to move about; only rarely may light lifting or moving be needed. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a related discipline, typically required.
- Typically 9 or more years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management or supervisory capacity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior plant management experience.
- Experience managing multiple plants.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations across multiple manufacturing locations and ensure compliance with company and applicable local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
- Develop and execute objectives for plant financial performance through an operating system focused on safety, quality, delivery, throughput, and cost.
- Oversee inventory management and overall location performance.
- Lead Manufacturing Engineers, Plant Managers, Site Leaders, Production Supervisors, Planners, Sourcing personnel, and others in support of daily operations.
- Work cross-functionally with EHS and central Sourcing, Quality, Human Resources, IT, and Engineering functions to meet business needs.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, including daily leadboard management and communication of objectives and execution.
- Ensure teams establish corrective actions and recovery plans as needed.
- Lead monthly associate meetings to communicate location performance and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction; manage toward inventory and financial objectives.
- Develop and execute capital plans for the manufacturing locations.
- Develop or assist in implementing organizational policies and procedures that support efficient, safe, and compliant operations.
- Develop or assist with developing manufacturing plant strategy for the business.
- Represent the organization at community and business meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
