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OverviewThe Director of Operations is responsible for managing multiple manufacturing facilities, departments, and employees. The individual directs plant operations to ensure the achievement of manufacturing-related objectives of cost, quality, delivery, safety, with a focus on customer satisfaction and promotion of the organization's core values.

Responsibilities

• Will monitor daily, weekly & monthly reviews of all plant KPI’s
• Will manage all the operations processes, continuous improvement, planning, control, and operations strategy.
• Directs and monitors multiple manufacturing sites activities. This includes overseeing safety, quality, and cost of production through appropriate subordinates. Will continuously evaluate results and takes actions to improve performance.
• Will oversee all new product launch activities and ensure successful execution
• Will execute the corporations manufacturing strategy and will prioritize work as required and interact with all the organization's departments to maintain and improve on-time deliveries of product while building customer relationships.
• Will establish and implement Manufacturing Excellence principles to meet and improve upon operational performance and customer requirements.
• Assist in managing manufacturing supervisors and their overall direction, development, activity, and results.
• In collaboration with Human Resources develops and maintains a productive work team by assisting in creating programs for hiring, training, and professional development of hourly and salaried staff.
• Enforce and establish quality, safety, and general work standards and policies aligned with ISO/TS requirements in addition to compliance with all related regulatory agencies, including OSHA.
• Assist in Identifying and improving plant operating costs related to productivity, materials, manufacturing, and reduction of scrap and costs.
• Analyze and lead resolution of manufacturing trends and core issues, participate in planning and recommendation of space, personnel, and equipment.
• Will assist in establishing and maintaining department and capital budgets which help to maximize utilization of materials, machines, employees, and other resources.
• Will work to ensure proper and efficient use of equipment, facility, and manufacturing sites thru effective training and resource management to improve downtime and minimize overall operating costs.
• Travel could be considerable at times (25%-50%)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of manufacturing operations experience
• Must have five years experience as Plant Manager in an automotive setting
• Bachelor of Science in Business or Engineering
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong leadership skills capable of managing multiple cross-functional teams and projects.
• Excellent communications skills required as well as have and the ability to work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills that will enable the director the ability to lead, motivate, and get results in a matrix organization.
• Required to think strategically in order to adapt to a changing environment.
• The candidate will need to have excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Ability to create and implement cost reductions thru continuous improvement methodologies.
• Customer-focused individual with exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong sense of urgency.
• Able to motivate and lead technical teams
• Experience working with and in a union environment and withing a bargaining unit

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Redford, MI 48239 (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Automotive Plant Manager: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)

Willingness To Travel:

• 50% (Required)

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