Director-Production Operations

S&C Electric Company•Palatine, IL

7h•$187,341 - $248,230•Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! The Director – Production Operations oversees circuit switcher assembly and related operations within the Transmission Switches Value Stream. This individual is part of the senior U.S. Operations leadership team reporting to the Vice President – Production Operations and will be a key decision-maker. They are required to be a strategic thought partner with a hands-on attitude to develop and maintain effective management operating plans and visual floor management systems. The Director must have experience in change management, solid problem-solving skills, the ability to give constant attention to detail, and a strong desire for the creation of a high-performing culture. The Director must also possess a strong ability to coach and develop their organization, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. Finally, this individual must have a proven record of team member development to align with our Career Framework.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering or a closely-related technical discipline.
8+ years of production management leadership experience in high mix, low volume complex assembly and fabrication environments containing multiple shifts and 100+ Team Members.
Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment.
Proven experience leading multiple complex product teams within a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment.
Strong technical aptitude in assembly and metal fabrication processes.
Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially to achieve buy-in from executives, managers and team members.
Sound analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of successfully developing team members, along with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion, and exhibit integrity.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, and juggling a heavy volume of diverse projects, including both strategic and tactical assignments.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
Excellent business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
Sound financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness.
Skilled at navigating through ambiguity and leading teams and organizations through change.
Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), project management tools, process mapping programs, data visualization tools, and more.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Develop operating plans and budgets to support the Transmission Switches strategic vision.
Lead initiatives in Switch Assembly that result in sustainable production increases to meet financial and commercial targets.
Develop efficiency and promote quality management practices and disciplines to support the corporate quality vision.
Promote safety awareness and housekeeping and investigate and report on safety incidents.
Accountable for operational expenses with the expectation of delivering on-budget targets.
Implement process improvements throughout Assembly that ensure high quality, safe, and efficient production.
Create and drive a positive work environment, building on the Job Relations best practices deployed throughout the leadership team.
Improve and maintain a high level of on-time shipments to both internal and external customers.
Empower and hold managers accountable for achieving daily, weekly, monthly, and annual targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Human Development.
Act as a strategic partner to internal customers to discover new solutions, resulting in commercial and operational success.
Take ownership of the function’s KPIs. Create, maintain, and report out on production status through solid visuals such as KPI boards. Report out to executive leadership on performance and progress towards strategic goals.
Coach, mentor and leverage effective problem solving and other LPS/CI activities.
Responsible for decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective action and terminations.
Identify and implement training and skill development to meet departmental needs that aligns with the Hourly Career Framework.
Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of excellence, simplification, standard work, process improvement and lean principles.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.