Director, Operations

AMSOIL INC. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Operations to oversee the Safety, Production, Inventory/Receiving, Maintenance, and Shipping functions at our Milwaukee, Wisconsin plant. The Director of Operations will manage teams in a constructive, respectful manner, consistent with AMSOIL’s corporate culture.

Core Responsibilities:

• Champion safety in all aspects of work at the Milwaukee site.
• Accountable for effective performance management and leadership of all personnel at the site, including performance reviews, goal-setting, production goals, disciplinary action, career development, and succession planning.
• Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effectively with all hourly employees working in Production, Warehouse, and Driver roles.
• Play a leading role in the Capital Expenditure Control System, including capital planning, cost tracking, and ongoing monitoring of strategy effectiveness.
• Accountable for AMSOIL quality performance through the establishment of documented standards and fostering a culture of quality performance throughout the site.
• Identify opportunities to increase production capacity, optimize asset performance, and maintain operational flexibility/agility while minimizing unnecessary costs.
• Work with the Planning Team to develop improved demand forecasts to allow for better level-loading of personnel and assets.
• Evaluate production schedules and labor requirements to provide work direction, effectively balance labor resources, and provide feedback on planning.
• Perform duties as a key member of the Emergency Response Team and obtain training and awareness to qualify as an alternate Qualified Individual (QI) for spill response incidents.
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured under company driving program.
• Experience with JDE manufacturing system or similar ERP manufacturing system.
• Strong management skills with the ability to supervise multiple teams.
• Analytical background with solid problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities.
• Project management experience.
• Strong planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional service orientation.
  
  

Benefits:

• Paid time off and paid holidays each year
• Employee bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive health benefits
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee discount on product
  
  

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please email: humanresources@amsoil.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.