Operations Director

At R.O.M., a Clarience Company, we make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Location: Belton, MO



The Operations Director will develop, implement and manage the operating budget and manufacturing plan which meets the total cost, quality and delivery needs of our customer:

• Provide a high level of planning to insure manpower,  schedule, cost, quality and productivity measurements are met
• Lead cost reduction initiatives, focusing on labor, material and overhead. Work with engineering and direct labor teams to engineer cost-out of our product
• Work closely with the workforce to reinforce positive employee relations and to improve overall business communications
• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve process flow and reduce lead-times
• Develop and implement effective process quality plans to ensure an acceptable level of quality is built into the product
• Facilitate team meetings, communicate issues and concerns to others on the team
• Work to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
• Communicate the requirements of both external and internal customers and coordinate the operating team’s needs with the needs of the other functions to support the overall company goals

At Clarience, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success.  We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.

*R.O.M, a Clarience Company, does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

• Bachelor’s degree required: Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred
• Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt Certified
• 10 years manufacturing management experience required
• Hands on experience with Electronics Manufacturing using Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA)
• Must possess a sound understanding of manufacturing processes including metal fabrication, painting and coating as well as low volume, high mix assembly
• Experience operating in an ERP environment, including MRP, rough cut capacity planning and production planning and scheduling
• Hands on experience using Lean Manufacturing tools and implementing continuous improvement plans on the factory floor highly desired
• Experience in First Responder or Safety focused OEM vehicle manufacturing environment highly desired
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lead through coaching and motivating and must inspire the trust of subordinates