Director, Operations

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations will be responsible for the manufacturing and operations processes to ensure sufficient quantities of quality products on time and on budget and obtain optimum productivity while reaching strategic goals. This position will be responsible for driving continual process and product improvement throughout the organization and ensuring product integrity. The Director of Operations is a member of the Senior Leadership team and is the key point of contact with customers regarding operational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering discipline, manufacturing or technical field
10-15 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibilities including supervision and management experience.
Experience in a high mix, high volume aerospace operation.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and disciplines
Strong knowledge of/experience with manufacturing support functions such as Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Materials
Strong business acumen and customer interaction experience
Strong employee relations experience
Strong mentoring and coaching skills
Strong leadership skills - effective in motivating and directing a team for positive results.
Strong knowledge of ERP (Epicor) and automated scheduling systems
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated use of the latest technology to enhance the growth of an organization
Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
Able to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure
Possesses a positive professional image and a high level of ethical behavior in exercising consistent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions and matters of significance
Possesses excellent judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.
Possess superior organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and negotiate and set priorities required
Ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple and/or completing projects/deadlines prioritizing/reprioritizing as needed to meet departmental and/or business commitments and objectives
Possesses a high degree of personal accountability
Ability to travel to all Applied Composites locations and/or client locations as needed
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Responsibilities

Direct and manage all Operations functions including: Quality, Fabrication, Assembly, Facilities/Maintenance, Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse and Logistics.
Collaborate closely with support functions including: HR, Finance, EH&S, Customer Service/Contracts, Design Engineering, CI and R&D.
Provide advice and counsel on operational issues to President and Senior Staff.
Lead and execute continuous improvement to reduce cost, improve competiveness relative to cycle times and improve quality
Lead operations team and directs organizational development and training requirements for a high-performance work team
Control and improve operational costs both direct and indirect
Direct improvements for WIP inventory levels to drive competitive business position for future business
Lead the development of global partners to improve costs and/or business capabilities
Ensure Operations department procedures and employee behaviors are compliant with all governing federal, state, local and corporate regulations.
Champion and support the continuous improvement process including Policy Deployment, Lean Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, TPS and Continuous Improvement Philosophy with hands-on involvement and reinforcement.
Drive and instill a culture that embraces quality and safety in everything we do.
Determine annual Operations Capital budget. Review each expenditure request for accuracy, relevance and ROI.
Establish and oversee SIOP process – assure effective integration between sales and operations for effective planning and execution.
Manage the majority of company direct and indirect headcount resources to include hiring, firing, performance review and employee development to meet production output and gross margin goals.
Provide mentoring and training to subordinates.
Act as one of the primary points of contact with Bargaining Unit. Process and negotiate disputes and grievances. Responsible for setting the tone and maintaining a productive relationship with the Bargaining Unit.
Translate and support manufacturing strategies. Maximize existing facility footprint using innovation/technology and by otherwise leveraging the enterprise.
Establish appropriate Operations goals within the context of the Applied Composites strategy and ensures attainment of these to support top level objectives.
Ensure that performance metrics are posted and displayed, assessments are conducted, and visual management systems are maintained.
Direct participation in Tier 1 customer initiatives, readiness assessments, and other partnership activities.
Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principals related to cash flow and working capital to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible