Sr. Director, Operations

Cooper Standard

$150K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Over 7 years of management experience essential
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to analyze complex data and communicate effectively
  • Experience with strategic planning and project management
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead North America Operations with a focus on performance
  • Achieve financial targets for North America Operations
  • Drive the implementation of a lean operating culture
  • Ensure safety protocols are adhered to by all team members
  • Oversee compliance with quality policies and documentation practices
  • Assess business challenges and facilitate innovative solutions
  • Adapt duties as needed beyond this description

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Emphasis on safety culture and team performance
  • Active involvement in talent development for future leadership
  • Opportunity to influence and lead strategic initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Position Summary:
This individual will have responsibility for manufacturing activity including: achieving required financial performance (P&L), meeting customer production and quality requirements, launching new programs, ongoing improvements in safety culture and performance, and development of talent for future succession within Operations.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership for Operations within North America
  • Delivers overall financial commitment for North America Operations
  • Provides strategic development and drives implementation of lean operating culture
  • Responsible for the safety of all Team Members and the environment is maintained properly and the Team Members demonstrate proper behaviors
  • Responsible for ensuring all quality policies and procedures are followed by all Team Members including documentation of deviation of standard work flow
  • Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
  • May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description


Education and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Advanced degree or equivalent preferred
  • Seven plus years prior management experience required
  • Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Complex analysis and ability to present complex information for others to understand
  • Strategic planning, project management and organizational development
  • Ability to influence organizations
  • Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary


Work Environment/Work Conditions:
  • Professional Office Environment
  • Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
  • Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
  • Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury


Position Type:
Regular

Additional Locations:
Spartanburg

Remote Status:
Hybrid

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