The Director of Operations directs the complete manufacturing process at the facility while leading a continuous improvement culture in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale.
Position Responsibilities :
Maintain a safe and environmentally sound work environment
Ensure all regulations, laws, and policies are followed
Drive continuous improvement efforts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale goals measured through approved KPI's
Lead the development of action plans to ensure KPI and CI goals are met
Create and sustain a visual workplace including, but not limited to, team improvement boards, value stream board, day by hour and scheduling boards
Always be working to a future state to include process, material and information flows
Model the use of Leader Standard Work (LSW) and ensure the implementation of LSW throughout the Standard Value Stream
Engage, train and coach employees on required skills to be successful in meeting customer and financial goals
Complete employee reviews, development plans, coaching sessions, etc., in an effective and timely manner to continue to raise the performance of individuals in the Standard Value Stream
Create a culture of engaged employees focused on improving and growing the business
Manage and direct all operations activities to build and ship standard body orders
Work with other organizational leaders to ensure all related functions provide the necessary support to generate success.
Maintain communication with Sales personnel to ensure customer needs are understood and delivered
Understand customer and market trends, requirements, and preferences to ensure designs, lead times and product quality meet industry expectations
Track operational and financial metrics to ensure design and production processes achieve established goals
Ensure company-wide programs, initiatives, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and that required expectations are met
Other duties as assigned
Financial Responsibility:
Responsibility for more than one cost center, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business, Engineering) is preferred
Experience :
Ten plus (10+) years of related job experience is required; p referably in the truck equipment, up-fit or automotive industries
Experience implementing LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership skills and abilities
Strong process improvement skills are required, specifically Lean tools
Strong team building skills
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Scope of responsibility will include Department Manager and their direct reports
Work Environment :
Work occurs in a production facility - must be comfortable working in a production environment with varied temperatures
Must be able to stand, sit, or squat for extensive periods of time, climb ladders, and/or lift approximately 50 lbs.
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
