What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at Ameron Pole Products, LLC?
Ameron Pole Products is seeking a Director of Operations who will direct and oversee the business's manufacturing processes, equipment purchases, maintenance and layout. The Director will have multi-site responsibility and will monitor and evaluate workflow, assembly methods, as well as recommend and implement process improvements to improve output at the plant locations.
Ameron Pole Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA), puts its industry’s best minds and more than 50 years of experience to work to help our customers build successful projects. We have the people, capabilities, and vision to serve the needs of the significant and evolving industries we support. At Ameron, our products include pre-stressed, spun-cast concrete and round tapered steel poles that service the Commercial & Industrial, Transportation (DOT), Municipal, Intermodal & Utility markets.
- Collaborate with plant managers and executive-level management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans
- Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration
- Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity
- Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans
- Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary
- Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals
- Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks
- Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs
- Uphold organizational policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed
- Work closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, Business or related field
- Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in a related role; 6 years leading and directing the work of others
- Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles including finance, customer service, production, and employee management
- Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity
- Ability to streamline and implement new structures and roles that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands
- Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guidelines
- Experience with budget and business plan development highly preferred
- Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity
- Ability to negotiate in both internal and external settings
- Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management software (e.g., SAP, ERP, CRM)
- Full- time position
- Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production, and non-production areas
- This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
- Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
- Ability to travel (domestic) up to 75%