Director (Operations)

Tremco Construction Products Group•Woodlake, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada—to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects. The Director of Operations will lead people and change management initiatives (including technology systems) across multiple manufacturing locations. This role involves developing and implementing long and short-term strategies to meet key performance indicators, continuous improvement initiatives, and Lean manufacturing practices. The position ensures safety and operational excellence at all assigned locations with evidence-based manufacturing data and metrics. The role requires regular travel to assigned sites (currently 5 individual locations within a 5-mile radius of each other) to manage teams and processes, provide financial oversight, and execute growth initiatives in support of annual plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, operations, business, or closely related discipline.
Minimum of 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
7 years’ operations management experience.
3 years’ multiple facilities experience required.
Experience in cost reduction, Lean manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies, design for manufacturability, project management and team building.
Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and strategic planning/execution.
Proficiency in work-flow processes, value stream efficiency, and systems-thinking.
Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools with a thorough understanding of the DMAIC methodology.
Strong analytical skills and ability to form opinions based on data aggregation.
Ability to analyze complex requirements, identify key phases and workstreams, evaluate improvements and drive them to closure.
Well organized, clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning using tools like Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills to work with different management levels.
Goal-oriented with proven record of self-motivation, achievement, and continuous improvement.
Strong people management, development and team building skills.
Ability to hold staff accountable and set appropriate targets.
Superior diplomacy skill with the ability to build consensus/agreement and work across departmental boundaries to solve problems and accomplish organizational goals.
Remains calm under pressure and develops creative and pragmatic solutions; willing to look for/explore new solutions or methods.
Applies a variety of field related concepts, best practices, and procedures in leading state-of-the-art, LEAN operational initiatives and strategies.
Leverages extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Extensive experience with ERP systems and Microsoft productivity tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Track record of effectively leading an organization with a complex array of operations and leveraging strengths across areas.
Excellent project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration, manufacturing or engineering preferred.
Extensive and diversified background in fabrication and/or chemical manufacturing preferred.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and/or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive a safety-first culture.
Develop processes, strategies, and budgets to meet company goals, especially those related to safety, productivity, product specification, quality standards, on time delivery, lead time, and scrap reduction.
Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of people leadership, manufacturing operations and infrastructure for assigned facilities.
Take prompt corrective action when necessary to bring manufacturing performance in line with plans and governing standards.
Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and cost of sales at each facility to achieve financial objectives.
Ensures continued financial viability through sound fiscal management, preventative service maintenance and capital expenditure planning.
Collaborate with senior leadership, operational leaders/peers, and management teams to refine and implement the lean transformation strategic plan.
Drive operational growth through current and future products with an emphasis on streamlining operations and driving productivity throughout assigned plants.
Operate collaboratively and cross-functionally to establish and drive working capital improvement programs, optimize planning and scheduling, reduce work-in-process levels, and improve overall inventory turns.
Continuously address and resolve manufacturing constraints to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
Ensure the execution of Lean concepts including but not limited to Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, GEMBA walks, KPIs, business statistics etc.
Approve and direct the implementation and maintenance of safety and operating policies.
Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide leadership and coaching to ensure a well-trained, motivated, and goal-oriented workforce driven to attain objectives and satisfactory performance in accordance with established policies and programs.
Coach and develop team members in personal accountability, root cause corrective action, interpersonal communications, and company procedures and policies.
Provide effective leadership by being actively involved and developing a broad and deep knowledge of strengths, opportunities, customers, products, geographic challenges, workforce, etc.
Build bench to ensure growth and succession.
Assesses capacity and resources to forecast current and future needs.
Clearly define and communicate goals, key objectives, and metrics as well as new directives, policies, or procedures.
Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community; lead by example.
Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership.