Director of Manufacturing Operations - with Growth Opportunities

We are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality, continuous improvement, and other production-related activities. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will also ensure that manufacturing deadlines and budgets are met.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Directly manage and motivate all production supervisors and coordinate with them the individual department scheduling, production, manpower and maintenance needs.
• Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry and customer standards.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Oversee warehouse and logistics operations with Sr. Warehouse Manager.
• Work with sales team to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promote a culture of safety through the facility, and work closely with the Corporate Director of Safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, sales, customer service and purchasing to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead company operational reporting including DLA's and S&OP scorecards.
• Management of the collective bargaining agreement while fostering strong relationships with union leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related fields.
• 7-10 years of manufacturing management experience, including managing multiple supervisors
• Must have experience working with a union workforce.
• Have strong working knowledge of the union contract and grievance procedures.
• Strong background in welding and metal fabrication.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting blueprints/shop drawings, bills of materials, and all documents related to producing electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience planning production lines
• Strong knowledge or certification in Lean Manufacturing (5s/6s), Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.