Plant Operations Director

1. Operations & Facility Management:    60% of the Job 
   1. Leads the production and scheduling of customer orders – ensuring orders meet the on-time, complete and error-free goals.
   2. Manages and controls costs to ensure budget goals are attained in the areas of scrap, material usage, overtime, tools, and supplies.
   3. Identifies, creates, implements and measures Lean-thinking and 5S initiatives within the facility to continually enhance quality output, reduce cost and maintain best practices within production.
   4. Manages the safety and maintenance of the facility and equipment – initiating Capital Expense requests where applicable.
   5. Collaborates with customers, Customer Service, and vendors on innovative solutions with issues and to ensure smooth processes for all involved.
   6. Manages and maintains inventory levels, including production supplies to ensure production goals are maintained and achieved. 
2. Maintenance Management & Support:   20% of the Job
   1. Leads and manages the maintenance team to reduce machine downtime through efficient and effective on-going maintenance.   
   2. Provides technical support and troubleshooting guidance to resolve equipment and process issues.
   3. Researches, develops, manages and executes on capital budget maintenance projects to ensure project goals are achieved.
3. Plant Leadership:     20% of the Job
   1. Leads, mentors, and develops team members to continually grow competencies within the facility while creating a challenging work environment that retains top talent.
   2. Provides ongoing guidance to the management team and collaborates with Corporate HR on recruiting, hiring, development, coaching, performance, pay programs and turnover to ensure compliance within company policies and procedures.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related field; or equivalent of coursework and experience; Six Sigma or Lean certifications highly preferred, but not required
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive Leadership/Management experience within a manufacturing environment – including P&L responsibility & experience with annual budgeting process.  Experience in steel/metal fabrication environment preferred, but not required.
• Functional Skills: Strong budgeting, planning, production scheduling, and hands-on production experience to meet the goals; Lean-thinking and process improvement skills; thorough understanding of the complete supply chain process; Safety/OSHA experience; Strong attention to detail and excellent decision-making skills.   
• Technology Skills: Above average experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong servant-leadership skills; Ability to mentor, engage, and grow a team; Demonstrates a high ability to meet goals and problem-solving; balances sense of urgency with hands-on mentoring and leading on the lines. Experience as a “Change Agent” and ability to lead with a vision to align and motivate teams.
• Culture Match: The right person will be able to work within a collaborative team environment; Will be exceptional at listening and responding effectively and is authentic, supportive personality with high-integrity; and will have the natural ability to take a vision and turn it into a concept.

• Integrity in all things
• Customers are why we exist
• Profitability is a must

• Excellence in all we do
• People make the difference

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, along with some hand-held tools.

• Ability to stand for up to 4-8 hours in one session
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate hand inspection tools/equipment and machinery as needed throughout the day
• Ability to visually compare product with quality specifications as needed throughout the day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen as needed throughout the day
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow as needed throughout the day
• Cognitive and reasoning ability to read, review and interpret work orders or processes on a frequent basis 
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to communicate with others in-person, as needed throughout the day 
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to listen to customers (internal), problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, stand, sit, walk, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 50+ lbs. sporadically 

• This position is regularly exposed to a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate to high and personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel toed shoes are required. The position may face exposure to some high-heat areas; not air-conditioned in the summer, heated in the winter. 
• This position may face inclement weather conditions when performing occasional work outdoors or when traveling. 
• Travel: 15% travel.