Director of Operations - Assembly

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living.

All About the Role

The Director of Operations Assembly, will lead operations, overseeing production, safety, quality, productivity, and workforce performance. The position is responsible for managing production teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining production and inventory plans to meet customer demand, and ensuring equipment reliability through autonomous maintenance programs. The leader partners closely with internal and external suppliers, supports budgeting and strategic planning, leads data-driven projects, and ensures compliance with Electrolux Manufacturing Systems and quality and environmental standards.

This role is accountable for delivering efficient, safe, and high-performing manufacturing operations while developing talent and achieving operational excellence.

What You'll Do:  

• Lead a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment across all areas of responsibility.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to achieve departmental goals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and deliver world-class assembly performance.
• Oversee all assembly operations, including sub-assembly, main line production, and packaging, while leading technical teams responsible for equipment troubleshooting, problem resolution, and autonomous maintenance programs.
• Manage and develop a high-performing workforce through hiring, coaching, training, performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Foster employee growth through hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement projects, cross-functional assignments, and leadership development opportunities.
• Develop and execute production plans that optimize finished goods output, inventory levels, and customer service performance while eliminating backorders.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams, suppliers, and service providers to ensure reliable delivery of components, maintenance support, and finished products.
• Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency by advancing autonomous maintenance programs and maximizing uptime.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives through data analysis and operational insights.
• Lead site-wide projects focused on data management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Electrolux Manufacturing Systems, and all applicable company policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing operations leadership experience in high-volume production environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute operations strategies that drive continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and business results.
• Strong expertise in managing complex assembly operations, leading multi-shift teams, and developing front-line and mid-level manufacturing leaders.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational change, driving cross-functional projects, and achieving long-term performance objectives.
• Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, equipment performance optimization, inventory management data-driven problem solving, with a collaborative leadership style.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in Springfield, TN.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you. 

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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