Director of Operations

Job Description:

Scope and Function:

• Focuses and drives the business to achieve production growth targets/goals to achieve On-Time- Delivery of 98% .
• Oversees production, engineering, and supply chain departments
• Oversees strategic sourcing initiatives in support of manufacturing sourcing savings
• Implements ITW Toolbox initiatives to improve key metrics
• Develops and takes ownership of Strategic Sourcing and Toolbox annual targets.
• Support the VPGM to achieve the P&L goals (top and bottom) for all the product portfolio
• Supports development of long-term strategies for profitably growing the business
• and improving market share in key markets working with VPGM, Marketing and Sales.
• Supervises and develops staff by providing regular coaching and mentoring including the creation of career development plans in support of ITW Talent Management Initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and monitors key performance metrics to drive accountability throughout the organization for meeting or exceeding key goals and objectives.
• Understands and supports Employee and Labor Relations initiatives for Baxter.
• Maintains a close working relationship with Human Resources.
• Working parallel with Human Resources to negotiate and maintain the Collective Bargaining agreements.
• Supports VPGM and senior staff with Annual and Long-range planning and budgets.
• Oversee customer back innovation activities and planning to support organic growth and income improvement initiatives.

Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership experience with proven track record of success
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, events, projects, and experience with the Union represented workforces
• Ability to create and implement strategic vision
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams with or without formal authority
• Solid understanding of ITW 80/20 philosophy and experience with all aspects of the ITW Toolbox
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Union and Collective Bargaining experience a plus
• Self-starter who is committed to the job and seek empowerment and accountability and is
• readily adaptable to changing market and organizational dynamics
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing and Office Environment
• Ability Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant field related to Business 5-10 Years related experience
• Manufacturing environment a plus
• Travel 25% of work schedule

Compensation Information:

Exempt Position: $150,000 - $160,000 Annual Incentive Program