The Director of Operations will provide management oversight of operations across multiple facilities. They will develop and implement a variety of strategies to maximize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, while maintaining world class quality performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Work with FMI Executive Management Team across all functions to formulate the vision, set strategic goals, and design and execute a plan of action, ensuring full operational alignment.
- Develop a responsive, flexible manufacturing operation to meet the changing demands of our customer base.
- Manage expenditure to achieve budgeted targets. Ensure production is run efficiently, waste is kept to a minimum and equipment is maintained to company standards.
- Meet with customers, potential customers to increase business, maintain a good working relationship.
- Ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
- Take responsibility to fulfil the Company commitment to provide a safe environment, conduct operations in compliance with applicable EH&S law, regulations and accepted practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressively increasing managerial experience in a manufacturing environment producing complex products.
- Experience with operational excellence, lean and Six Sigma or similar is preferred.
- Proven track record in controlling costs to budget, preferably manufacturing variance management, plus successful problem solving, utilizing critical thinking and analytical skills.
- The ability to achieve and meet expected throughput and financial goals.
- Ability to design and execute business strategies to address efficiency, quality, or growth targets.
- Basic knowledge and experience with mechanical processes including machining, fabrication, stamping, welding, and coating.
- Thorough knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies, ideally a working knowledge of CNC Machining.
- A track record of successfully managing multisite, complex, fast-paced operation.
- Must possess and demonstrate inspiring and exceptional leadership qualities, be a motivator of people and teams, with the ability to direct individuals and delegate responsibilities and tasks,.
- Must be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals within and between departments and ability to collaborate well with complex teams.
- Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
- Demonstrated track record in effective customer communication.
- Computer literate and able to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP systems, and a working knowledge of production, costing, inventory control, and purchasing principles.
- Possess and demonstrate knowledge and experience in cGMPs and relevant Safety Regulations (e.g., OSHA).
