Director of Operations (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:  Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the manufacturing organization in support of corporate policies, goals, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Guides, directs and manages the overall manufacturing and operations activities of the facility including capital planning, staffing, budgeting, and ensures all activities support and drive the corporate strategic initiatives. .
• Champions the commitment to safety of all personnel in the facility.
• Responsible for tactical direction of facilities, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, and testing.
• Responsible for operational performance, strategic direction, and project execution for delivering operations objectives.
• Works through managers and supervisors to maintain and improve safe, high quality and efficient operations.
• Mentors managers, supervisors, manufacturing engineers and other manufacturing supervisory personnel.
• Directs the preparation of short term and long-range plans and budgets, and growth objectives.
• Develops proposals for capital expenditures and makes budget recommendations for all responsible areas. Coordinates major equipment purchases, and plans and documents facilities layout for optimal utilization. 
• Responsible for managing preventative maintenance and repairs in facility. Assures the optimal functioning of all building systems and oversees outside contractors who perform repairs and provide services to the facility.  
• Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the Sr. VP of Manufacturing.
• Ensure PBM is part of the daily culture at the site.
• Represents the company in discussions with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in accordance with local, provincial, and federal regulations and laws governing business and employment compliance. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Requires knowledge typically acquired through:

• Completion of a Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college
• Five to ten years or more of related experience or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public, and senior management. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the key principles and best practices in LEAN manufacturing

MN STATE POSTING REQUIREMENTS:

SALARY RANGE: $125K - $175K

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The 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 is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with arms and hands. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and travel is limited to 20%.

[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]

This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  Learn more about the ITAR here.  

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000