Operations Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years plant management experience in heavy manufacturing (metal fabrication and powder coating)
• Some project management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing leadership experience in a lean environment.
• Good understanding of the lean tools to have the ability to teach, create, implement, and sustain them in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to coach, mentor, develop and lead team members.
• Experience and ability to run a P&L manufacturing business.
• Must possess ability to motivate a workforce.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Must exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities.
• Must deal with constantly shifting priorities.
• Must be technically proficient to "troubleshoot" mechanical and chemical upsets.
• An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.
• A commitment to carrying out the Company's Quality Policy is required.
• An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage multi-shift plant operations for safety, quality, delivery, production, maintenance, and shipping and receiving.
• Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental Managers/Supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budget.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, Repairs and Maintenance, and salaries.
• Manages capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Promotes safety and health awareness at all times.
• Monitors safety and health regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
• Identifies plant safety training needs and works with Corporate Safety to develop and coordinate safety training programs.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisor.
• Limited travel
• On-call continuously.