Title : Chief Operating Officer | Integrator
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Location : Comstock Park MI
Reports to : CEO / President
Criterion Automation has been designing, building, and installing custom automation solutions for over 35 years. We are a privately held, people-centric organization committed to innovation and excellence. Our 20-person team consists of talented design engineers and skilled craftsmen who have provided many unique and intriguing high-tech automation solutions for our customers. Criterion operates within EOS framework.
Criterion is on a growth trajectory. We are seeking an individual to help enhance operational excellence and implement changes needed to facilitate our growth in alignment with our top priorities :
- Achieve sales and profit goals
- Complete projects that work great, are on time, meet budget, and serviced promptly
- Empower Criterion’s Team so they are engaged and love their job
- Demonstrate our cultural values (care about people, work diligently, seek solutions, build trust)
- Prepare for future growth through improved processes, knowledgeable / skilled team & needed resources.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the leadership team to set and achieve strategic goalsPromote and sustain Criterion’s core valuesEstablish and manage meaningful performance metricsOversee budget creation and implementationDevelop and mentor team members to ensure a pipeline of future talentMaximize the efficiency and effectiveness of Criterion’s operationsIdentify and implement technologies to improve operational performanceBuild and lead a high-performing operations teamEstablish and maintain processesInspire and drive a continuous improvement cultureSecure operational resources - people, equipment, software, and facilitiesIdentify issues, opportunities and risks and implement needed actionsFacilitate an effective meeting rhythmManage supplier relationshipsAttributes of the Ideal Candidate
Servant Attitude : Demonstrates a commitment to benefiting the team above self, actively listens, shows empathy, is aware of team needs, and fosters collaborative participation.Relationship Builder : Respected and likable, with the ability to inspire the team, manage relationships and resolve conflict. Communicates with clarity and openness.Drive : Pushes both the team and self to excel, improve, achieve goals, and learn.Proactive : Anticipates potential challenges and opportunities, and takes initiative to address them before they become an issue.Problem Solver : Adept at getting to the root of issues and implementing necessary actions with wisdom.Organized & Disciplined : Productive, thorough, and detail oriented. Implements effective & efficient systems for self and team.Strategic & Tactical Thinker : Capable of developing and implementing strategies and tactics to move from the current state to the desired future state.Technical Leadership : Possesses sufficient technical knowledge to guide and support the team, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards. Facilitates technical discussions and decision-making processes.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree – business or engineeringProven leadership experience in a senior management positionBackground in business and / or engineering operationsExpertise in project-based operationsDeep familiarity with automation and manufacturing processesIf this position is of interest to you, we look forward to beginning a discussion of the opportunities Criterion can offer you as well as the knowledge, experience, energy, attitude, interests and skills you will bring to Criterion.
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