How You Will Make an ImpactThe 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 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
Required Credentials- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) is preferred
- 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
Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:
- 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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