Director of Operations (Manufacturing / Aerospace & Defense)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Establish, formalize and sustain ALIGN PRECISION corporate-wide Operational Excellence (OE) and Continuous Improvement (CI) philosophy and tool set(s).

Identify, develop and drive implementation of operational and business improvement initiatives within and across business segments of ALIGN PRECISION.

Perform operational and business assessments to identify opportunities for profitability and customer satisfaction enhancements.

Through assessments and benchmarking of similar or adjacent businesses, advise operating unit and segment leadership on applicable best practices and standards utilized by world class manufacturing companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following : (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Through plant exposure (site visits) and management discussion, become familiar with the segments and operating units of ALIGN PRECISION including current business models and customers.
• Work with executive leadership; develop overall strategy and scope of ALIGN PRECISIONOE philosophy, objectives, and approach.
• Perform detailed plant and operations evaluations of ALIGN PRECISION business units to gather baseline performance on key operating measures.

Identify highest value targets for improvement initiatives.

• Work with local and executive management to develop implementation plans and resources needed for OE initiatives to affect change.
• Qualify and present cost savings opportunities in a deliverable format to ALIGN PRECISION Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Support cost management by making implementation choices consistent with financial goals. Drive high level performance by taking into account recommendations from project leaders and participants.
• Establish a culture of accountability throughout the organization by facilitating an effective goal deployment process that aligns with business unit and corporate goals.
• Integrate Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing tools to consistently improve process yields, reduce waste, and drive, maintain and leverage relationships across the organization to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Facilitate the implementation and continuously monitor processes, and stay up to date on developments in process improvement methodologies and best practices.

• Provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout the organization and continue to develop and lead world class continuous improvement practices.
• Develop business improvement planning processes that align and prioritize improvement projects linked to business strategy and business planning at corporate and operational levels.
• Implement solutions across the organization to identify and eliminate waste, organize around Lean processes and deliver excellence on safety, environmental responsibility, quality, productivity and cost.
• Facilitate the selection and scope of specific improvement projects while coordinating with leaders to eliminate barriers and raise awareness if / when needed.

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University, preferably in a technical or manufacturing discipline. Master’s degree in business management preferred.
• Strong and working knowledge of manufacturing plant operations, and quality management systems, including applicable standards within medical device, aerospace, and defense industries.
• Experience with supply chain management and optimization as it pertains to OEM / Supplier relationships.
• Strong grounding and experience with the application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC and CI principals.
• Experience with operational related consulting.

Qualification and Other Skills Required

• Responds promptly to customer (internal and external) needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Strong executive presence.
• Quickly develops credibility as a decision-maker.
• Self-directed, yet works collaboratively with others.
• Proactively engages internal and external stakeholders.
• Must possess the ability to establish rapport and working relationships at all levels of the organization and communicate effectively throughout.
• Willingness to travel domestically at least 50% of the time.
• Proven ability to navigate a complex business environment. High tolerance for change and ambiguity.
• Has a strong bias for action, can communicate vision clearly and be a driver of change.
• Has an agile leadership style; able to adjust one’s approach to fit the situation as a driver, coach, mentor, or teacher.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.

Aligns work with strategic and corporate goals.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables, in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including : Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with ERP systems and database analytics.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be in the office and shop and required to sit, stand and walk.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift up to 10-20 lbs.

The office is located near the plant facility therefore the noise level in the work environment is often moderate.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

ALIGN PRECISION is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success.

All employees of ALIGN PRECISION are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary for this role.

Company Description

Manufacturing excellence starts from within. Our teams collaborate and share knowledge across our facilities. We thrive through continual learning and mentoring.

From apprenticeship to leadership, our people are proud of the important work we do.

Company Description

Manufacturing excellence starts from within. Our teams collaborate and share knowledge across our facilities. We thrive through continual learning and mentoring.

From apprenticeship to leadership, our people are proud of the important work we do.