Director - Plant Operations

Overview

This position leads the division’s machining and assembly operations, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. The role supervises up to 30 employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and direct all machining and assembly operations.
Direct the activities of assigned employees, including planning and establishing work schedules and assignments.
Recruit, mentor, evaluate, develop, and deploy operations managers.
Monitor and track performance of assigned managers to support all statements of work and implementation of new business.
Ensure the company develops and/or maintains manufacturing capabilities to support the organization’s strategic business plan.
Establish and hold accountability for overall organizational expectations and metrics for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Engagement.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to eliminate waste and reduce operational costs.
Develop and deploy an effective root‑cause and corrective‑action program, and monitor the program to support organizational improvement.
Ensure functional input and oversight of all manufacturing plans.
Provide functional direction and support to Integrated Product Teams and ensure the success of team activities and deliverables.
Authorize and approve statements of work and required resources to support contracted work and new business development opportunities from proposal to execution.
Provide input to organizational and departmental budgets.
Pursue new technologies for product development, design, and manufacturing to aid in achieving business and production goals.
Establish and maintain organizational process structure to support compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Enforce and support company safety programs and EHS protocols to maintain a hazard‑free work environment that adheres to OSHA and other regulatory agency guidelines.
Direct the review and implementation of new technologies to aid in achieving production goals.
Direct facility planning for all production areas.
Establish and execute preventative maintenance plans.
Confere with other managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Operate job‑related equipment with or without an accommodation.
Meet the physical demands of the job with or without an accommodation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Nonessential Duties

Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Handle disciplinary action and employee terminations in accordance with company policy.
Travel as needed via train, airplane, subway, automobile, or other conveyance.
Conduct toolbox talks and other training.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Previous management experience required.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Syteline or Vantage preferred).
Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
Exhibits dependability, including following instructions, responding to supervisor’s direction, and taking responsibility for own actions.
Ability to take initiative, ask for and offer help when needed, and perform work independently without prompting.
Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines.
Proven ability to work in a self‑directed environment.
Ability to meet frequent short‑timeline goals and deadlines.
Knowledge of AS9100, customer requirements, regulatory standards, export control regulations, and ethical business practices.
All employees must comply with company policies, AS9100 requirements, customer requirements, applicable regulatory standards, export control regulations, and ethical business practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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