Director of Operations

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations directs the complete manufacturing process at the facility while leading a continuous improvement culture in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale.

Position Responsibilities :


* Maintain a safe and environmentally sound work environment


* Ensure all regulations, laws, and policies are followed


* Drive continuous improvement efforts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale goals measured through approved KPI's


* Lead the development of action plans to ensure KPI and CI goals are met


* Create and sustain a visual workplace including, but not limited to, team improvement boards, value stream board, day by hour and scheduling boards


* Always be working to a future state to include process, material and information flows


* Model the use of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and ensure the implementation of LSW throughout the Standard Value Stream


* Engage, train and coach employees on required skills to be successful in meeting customer and financial goals


* Complete employee reviews, development plans, coaching sessions, etc., in an effective and timely manner to continue to raise the performance of individuals in the Standard Value Stream


* Create a culture of engaged employees focused on improving and growing the business


* Manage and direct all operations activities to build and ship standard body orders


* Work with other organizational leaders to ensure all related functions provide the necessary support to generate success.


* Maintain communication with Sales personnel to ensure customer needs are understood and delivered


* Understand customer and market trends, requirements, and preferences to ensure designs, lead times and product quality meet industry expectations


* Track operational and financial metrics to ensure design and production processes achieve established goals


* Ensure company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met


* Other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibility:

Responsibility for more than one cost center, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) is preferred

Experience :


* Ten plus (10+) years of related job experience is required; p referably in the truck equipment, up-fit or automotive industries


* Experience implementing LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment

Skills and Abilities:


* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


* Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint


* Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools


* Excellent analytical skills


* Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills


* Excellent leadership skills and abilities
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