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The Director of Operations, Manufacturing, oversees the Safety, Production, Inventory/Receiving, Facilities, and Maintenance functions across the Superior business unit. The Director of Operations will manage his/her teams in a constructive, respectful manner, consistent with corporate culture. This role is responsible for helping to establish and manage the annual manufacturing and facility maintenance budgets. The Director of Operations, reporting into the COO, establishes short and long term capital plan investment strategies for manufacturing and facilities maintenance, ensures facilities, materials and equipment meet functional and regulatory requirements in support of manufacturing, and sets and manages key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the site and to ensure cost-effective delivery, meeting current and future customer demands. Ensures all personnel receive the necessary training to perform all job functions to meet safety and quality standards.Worksite Location: Superior, WI - OnsiteSalary Range: $130K-$170KBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life InsurancePersonnel ManagementRoles & Responsibilities:
- Be accountable for safety and act as a champion for safety in all aspects of the work site.
- Develop and implement staffing plans through capacity and labor planning activities, including writing justifications for personnel additions as well as managing standard work implementation for the site.
- Accountable for effective performance management and leadership of all personnel at the site. This includes performance reviews, goal-setting, production goals, disciplinary action, career development, and succession planning.
- Provide thoughtful and constructive coaching to improve performance and develop and optimize individual and team performance.
- Drive the cultural development of a two-shift operation.
Project Management
- Play a leading role in the Capital Expenditure Control System, including capital planning, cost tracking, and ongoing monitoring of strategy effectiveness.
- Effectively manage RFQ process and act as Project Manager of large capital projects.
- Responsible for strategic capacity planning for the anticipated future growth of the company
- Responsible for productivity, output, and throughput as well as the management systems of the site.
Quality And Waste
- Accountable for AMSOIL quality performance through the establishment of documented standards and fostering a culture of quality performance throughout the site.
- Identify opportunities to increase production capacity, optimize asset performance, and maintain operational flexibility/agility while minimizing unnecessary costs.
Production Capacity Management
- Work with the Planning Team to develop improved demand forecasts to allow for better level-loading of personnel and assets.
- Develop and implement documented standard operating procedures for all manufacturing operations.
- Develop methods and establish systems to track and optimize productivity through work standards, monitored metrics, and performance targets to ensure an effective return on assets.
- Evaluate production schedules and labor requirements to provide work direction, effectively balance labor resources, and provide feedback on planning.
- Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent operational delays.
Operational Support
- Perform duties as a key member of the Emergency Response Team.
- Obtain training and awareness to qualify as an alternate Qualified Individual (QI) for spill response incidents.
- Lead the site in company Safety Programs: Safety WO Systems Management, Steering Team Member, and Safety Committee involvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- 10 + years' experience in a manufacturing facility.
- 7+ years of capital Project Management experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Experience managing a large staff across multiple shifts
About VersiqueVersique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.Let's find your people, together.Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.Seniority level
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