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 and potential customers to increase business and 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 and 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).