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Job Summary: Director of Operations will be responsible for leading all activities for Safety, Quality and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E.) for operations for all manufacturing facilities achieving P&L targets and organizational development to get Vantage ready for the future.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Leads through Vantage’s Core Values for all manufacturing operations.
- Lead development of annual business plan, identifying key operational activities, priorities, and manufacturing capital expenditures to support capacity planning.
- Set and manage performance targets for operational KPI’s and direct reports.
- Develop strategies, ROCKS and L10 activities to support P&L performance and customer satisfaction.
- Oversee interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Direct department(s) to achieve objectives established in the Company’s Strategic Plan. Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company’s operations.
- Lead setting and achievement site safety and environmental goals & other requirements as required.
- Interact regularly with Leadership Team and individual department heads to ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with total company direction.
- Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to C.E.O. or C.O.O. for consideration through Lean techniques.
- Participate in formulating and administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.
- Direct and coordinate activities of purchasing, facilities, and production operations in order to achieve organizational goals.
- Establish business relationships, performs supplier qualification and selection as needed.
- Oversee materials management, scheduling, production, inventory control, and shipping to support customer requirements and to solve problems should they arise.
- Fosters ownership within operations and manufacturing associate performance.
- Execute 2030 target of employer of choice through behavioral initiatives.
- Position resides on Leadership Team
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong experienced leader in transformative manufacturing management across multiple sites from a reactive to proactive organization.
- Operates with a high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial methodology consistent with Vantages culture.
- Demonstrated approach to achieving sustainable results in manufacturing execution during all phases of business cycles (growth, flat and declining cycles).
- Experience supporting and leading multi-functional teams in both plant and program launches using advanced planning and program management tools to drive projects to closure from an operations perspective.
- Cheerleader, positive, charismatic leader inspiring change and motivating teams to achieve more.
- Professional, pleasant, courteous and cooperative attitude with co-workers at all times.
- Professional appearance, grooming and dress consistent with the desired image of Vantage Plastics.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the company.
- Strong working knowledge of Thermoforming, Extrusion and Plastic Material science highly desired.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Strategic business planning and business management skills. Employee development and performance management skills.
- Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Embraces fast paced decision making using short and long term critical thinking processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of budgeting and financial management principles and practices.
- Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering discipline required.
- Master’s Degree in technical or business-related fields preferred.
- 5+ years in plastics industry required, both injection molding and / or thermoforming.
- 10+ years in management leading manufacturing facilities required.
- 10+ years leading Lean Manufacturing principles required.
- 10+ years driving manufacturing results through strategic direction required.
- 5+ years leading multi-site manufacturing operations required.
- 5+ years Tier I-II automotive leadership role strongly preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Operations Team direct reports. Production / Plant Manager, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Manager, Scheduling & Purchasing / Supply Chain Teams.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently is required to stand, walk, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Lift up to 50lbs as needed when appropriate.
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