What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director of Operations position at Fabcon?
Purpose/Summary
The Regional Director of Operations oversees multiple precast concrete manufacturing facilities. This key role ensures accountability and drives results, responsible for exceeding objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, while leading and developing a team of senior operations management professionals. The Regional Director acts as a key interdepartmental liaison, leading communications with the Safety, Field Construction, Logistics and other key functional areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish a “Zero Harm” safety culture by working closely with the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) department to implement proactive methods to drive EHS programs, policies and procedures through assigned region.
- Mentor, coach and develop a team of Sr. Operations professionals by setting clear objectives, providing guidance, tools and resources, and establishing institutionalized processes to track progress, and instill a continuous improvement mindset.
- Partner with the Quality Department to establish programs that achieve quality metrics, continuously driving improvement by minimizing defects, scrap and rework.
- Partner with the Logistics and Field Construction teams to ensure product is ready on time and efficiently delivered to the job site in a way that maximizes productivity of the erection crews.
- Oversee the budgeting process and manage fixed and variable costs across region.
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS in Business, Operations, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations with at least three years in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated track record managing plant operations, setting and achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance objectives.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles with experience implementing waste elimination and defect management programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or MS in Business, Operations, Engineering or related field.
- Experience working in the concrete industry.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Physical Requirements
- Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time
Work Environment
- This position requires knowledge and awareness of construction and industrial sites. Protective gear will be required where appropriate.
- Position requires overnight travel up to 50% and the ability to work varied hours, including weekends, based on operational needs.
