What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Factory Operations position at FS-Curtis?
Description
Join our company, a leader in the compressor industry with a rich history of innovation and excellence. We have been in business since 1854 in St. Louis, MO, and have a long heritage of creating trusted and dependable products. As a premier compressed air solution provider, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to oversee and optimize our operational processes. With a legacy of delivering products and services, our company values strategic thinking, efficiency, and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing operations, driving continuous improvement, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. If you are passionate about operational excellence and ready to contribute to our ongoing success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning : Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies and plans aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. This includes identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization.
- Resource Allocation : Efficiently allocating resources, such as manpower, equipment, and materials, to maximize productivity and meet production targets. This involves capacity planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.
- Process Optimization : Continuously evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This includes identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Quality Assurance : Ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This involves implementing quality control measures, conducting audits, and addressing any quality issues or non-compliance.
- Performance Monitoring : Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and identify areas for improvement. Analyzing production data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to achieve targets and objectives.
- Team Management : Leading and supervising a team of operations staff, including production managers, supervisors, technicians, and other personnel. Providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team's effectiveness and productivity.
- Safety and Compliance : Ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and compliance with health and safety regulations. Implementing safety protocols, conducting regular safety audits, and addressing any safety concerns or incidents.
- Budgeting and Cost Control : Developing and managing the operations budget, monitoring expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Implementing measures to control operational costs without compromising quality and efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement : Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, seeking out new technologies, and fostering employee engagement. Implementing initiatives such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other improvement methodologies.
- Additional tasks as assigned by the management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
As a member of the FS-Curtis team, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
The FS-Curtis brand is a symbol of quality and excellence in design and manufacturing of air compressors. For more than 160 years FS-Curtis products have been passed down from generation to generation, proving recognized value to our loyal customers. Dedicated to customers and loyal distributors, our brand is synonymous with Legendary Reliability. CURTIS-TOLEDO® facilities include a 144,000 square foot facility in Saint Louis, Missouri, as well as facilities in Houston, Texas, Florida, San Diego and Los Angeles, California.
