Director of Operations, Multisite (on-site role)
Career Opportunities International - dallas, TX
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Company OverviewOur client is a prominent and globally recognized company in the electronics manufacturing industry with a robust and well-established global presence, and a stablished reputation for operations excellence and highest customer satisfaction across continents. As part of their strategic expansion projections, they are actively seeking a highly accomplished Director of Operations to guide their multisite operations within the United States.Additional information will be given to qualified candidates.Title: Director of Operations, Multisite (on-site role)Location: Dallas, TexasReports To: Vice President of North AmericaThe PositionOur confidential client is looking for an experienced Director of Operations for a growing and leading company in its industry.This is an outstanding opportunity for an energetic and self-driven individual, able to perform in a highly complex and fast-paced environment and bring the operation to the next level. This position is responsible for upholding the profitability of the organization by leading business operations, meeting sustainable growth expectations, and aligning their responsibilities with the Company's mission, values, and strategic goals.The Director of Operations will manage several departments in a multisite operation, including staff, and projects which will require strong financial acumen to manage the P&L responsibility. Plant Management experience is highly preferred, managing the entire value chain of operations, including Materials Management, Industrial Engineering, Planning, Logistics, Buying, Production, Testing and Quality Control, as well as Warehouse.Other key duties of this position involve building and developing high-performing work teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelops, communicates, and implements the road map for the Operation, with measurable goals that are aligned with their global strategyImplements and runs KPI management in the area of costs, quality, delivery and flexibility (P&L responsibility of US operations hub)Champions continuous improvement and waste elimination through specific cost reduction and efficiency-based initiatives, maintaining and controlling CAPEX and OPEX budgetResponsible for meeting and achieving internal and external customer expectations for timely delivery and product quality, day-to-day product demands and new product introductionsMonitors inventory levels to support adequate supply of raw materials, work-in-progress inventory, and finished goodsDocuments and monitors processes to eliminate variation, promoting sharing of best practicesSelects, develops, and leads a diverse high performance team of employees capable of meeting company targets in a fast paced evolving atmosphere, providing leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and developmentEnhances and implement production & logistics business processes collaborating with the global process owners.Establishes strong new product introduction (NPI) competenceSupports and implements global strategic initiatives (business process harmonization, standardization, digitization and automationOversees the implementation of new manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency and productivity in collaboration with global manufacturing and technology teamFosters and sustains a team-oriented culture of collaboration and open communication within the department and across functions throughout the organization, leading the team with a Safety first mindsetQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred10+ years' leadership experience preferably in an electronics manufacturing operation, at upper leadership level, managing global electronics service provider or with strong electronics manufacturing background. PCBA Production experience (printed circuit board assembly). Contract Manufacturing experience would be a plus. Digitization, Robotics & automation (SAP, MES)Lean manufacturing, six sigma concepts (track record of implementation projects)Strong strategic, influential and business process leadership mindset to create, communicate and implement the right road map, share a common vision and directionSolid analytical and problem-solving skillsResults-oriented focus on cost reduction and operational efficiency with an agile mindset and data driven decision making (KPI's management)Outstanding change management skills with proven experience anticipating growth and leading transformation in a fast pace growing environment. Embracing change with a positive attitude and a crisis management approach, strong enough to turnaround the operation, sharing and sponsoring best practices along the roadExcellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels inside and out of the organizationOrganizational agility to build strong relationships and relate functions across the organizationExtensive project management and process optimization experience driving results in an evolving unstructured setting with the right sense of urgencyProven talent management experience leading and developing high performance teamsResilient and entrepreneurial spirit
Created: 2024-10-05