Director of Operations
About The Position
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. The Nuts and Bolts 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 goalsComplete 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 goalsEnsure company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met
Requirements
- Ten plus (10+) years of related job experience is required; preferably in the truck equipment, up-fit or automotive industries
- Experience implementing LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment
- Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) is preferred
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 goalsComplete 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 goalsEnsure company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tools Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
- Paid Training and Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
