Director, Operations

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Operations is responsible for leadership of the Clearwater, FL manufacturing facility in delivering custom-built equipment orders from the point of award through equipment delivery. The role owns the organization's manufacturing, supply chain and logistics operations and be wholly responsible for strategically and continuously improving the plant's safety, quality, delivery and cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads operational excellence of the production, logistics, supply chain and inventory teams to achieve quality objectives, product requirements, and business strategies.

• Owns the supply chain from vendor selection and negotiations through optimized stock levels, material replenishment systems, material control and cycle counting.

• Ensures projects are delivered in line with quality, service, and cost objectives including steady and reliable financial performance and reporting.

• Builds and implements a production scheduling process that integrates sales forecasts, inventory planning and manufacturing capacity.

• Drives lean training and implements a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA, value stream mapping, kaizen, standard work, problem solving and 5S throughout the business.

• Methodically and continuously improves manufacturing cycle times and inventory turns.

• Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development.

• Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.

• Establishes and administers KPIs to ensure customer and company business needs are consistently achieved and provides timely information to executive management team to drive effective business strategies.

• Recruits, develops and directs staff performance, ensuring team goals and objectives align with organizational goals.

• Ensures that the business unit conforms to local and government regulations.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field and 8-10 years of progressive experience in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of
• both to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. MBA preferred.
• A proven track record of organizing and managing multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to top management, customers, and employees. Strong ability to motivate others, resolve conflict, encourage teamwork, and manage employee performance

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Sound technical knowledge in OSHA standards and compliance required

• Familiarity with ASME and AWS welding standards a plus

• Lean certifications with directly led project experiences a plus

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, D365 ERP is beneficial.

• Customer and Personal Service (intercultural skills, service minded)

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Economics and accounting- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the analysis and reporting of financial data and effectively responding to variances to expected results.

• Administration and Management - knowledge of business and management principles involved in P&L management, human resources staffing and evaluation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.

• Engineering and Technology

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Personnel and Human Resources expertise

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, learning and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

• English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

COMPETENCIES

SKILL IN:

• Social Perceptiveness

• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Management of Personnel Resources

• Leading, motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

• Active Listening

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

• Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical thinking

• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Coordination

• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Persuasion

• Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

ABILITIES IN:

• Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Oral Expression

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Problem Sensitivity

• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Speech Clarity

• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are expected to travel less than 25% of the time; must have ability to travel across borders