Global Operations Director

Job Description : Company Description

Magnaflux is the global leader in non-destructive testing equipment and materials employed by the quality management teams of the world’s largest manufacturers. While you may not be familiar with our name, you have undoubtedly experienced the benefits that our products, services and employees have had on the performance and safety of many of the products that you come in daily contact with. Our mission is to make the world a safer place.

We are part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE : ITW) a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturer with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets.

A focus on what matters most - The ITW Business Model is our defining competitive advantage and helps us deliver best-in-class performance and innovative products. By leveraging the business model we reduce complexity and live our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

Provide opportunities to ignit e your full potential - At Magnaflux we believe our people are the powerful force behind our success and we trust and empower our people to think and act like business owners. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture is the key to how we execute and we invest our time and resources into helping our employees develop and grow their careers.

P urpose beyond our products - We are committed to making a positive impact on our people, customers, suppliers, environments and the communities where we live and work. The latest details can be found in the ITW Sustainability Report, which can be found on itw.com / sustainability.

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits : Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support ranging from health and wellness to retirement planning.

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance to meet you and your family’s needs

HSA / FSA with a company match

Income Protection Benefits

Industry Leading 401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Goal of the position

Reporting to the VP / GM of Magnaflux, you will be responsible for providing expertise and leadership of Magnaflux’s global manufacturing and supply chain strategy. Your aim will be to maximize performance in safety, quality, on time delivery, asset / facility utilization and operational efficiency. You will manage, direct, and implement the operational strategic plan and objectives needed to support the growth of the division business.

Your Responsibilities :

Partner with the VPGM as part of a highly effective divisional senior leadership team to support the successful execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP).

Lead Global manufacturing and supply chain strategy using ITW Business Model best practice.

Direct management responsibility for NA and EMEA locations, overseeing Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Sourcing / Supply Chain functions, while collaborating with managers in Asia and Brazil.

Support daily management activities and ensure actions are taken to address operational performance issues.

Review and upgrade as needed the standards, processes, workflows, and methods needed to support and enable highly productive and efficient production lines.

Implement, monitor, and report on key manufacturing and operational metrics.

Represent Operations within the Innovation Team for all new product developments, driving all Operational initiatives while collaborating closely with R&D and Product Management.

Show a clear understanding and partner with internal functions including Engineering, R&D, Finance, Customer Service, Sales and with external suppliers and customers. Demonstrate customer focus through supporting our Customers and Sales Representatives in addressing operations-related issues and resolving problems with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsible for the global safety strategy, striving for 0 accidents across division the business through thorough safety training and risk assessments. Ensure clear and actionable safety plans in place across locations.

Position Requirements :

Qualification & Experiences

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years related experience in operations and supply chain management

Proven strategic Operations Management, reflecting increasing levels of responsibility and results delivered

In-depth knowledge and experience in Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements and Strategic Sourcing initiatives.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Willing to travel up to 30% (local and International)

Competencies

Great Talent Manager - demonstratable ability to manage a team of highly skilled internal and external employees. A role model and positive motivator, improving those around them and developing followership within and outside their direct team. Exhibits good communication skills – demonstrating effective listening, verbal and written communication.

Make Great strategic Choices - understanding of how / why decisions are made based on financial levers and the P&L; ability to communicate accordingly to the broader team to drive buy-in. Attributes include being inclusive, hands-on, strategic, articulate, energetic, accountable, decisive, and hard working.

Delivers Great Results – A results-oriented individual and team player who can effectively negotiate with others to achieve win-win outcomes. Has the ability to think outside the box and consider alternate solutions to problems. You will have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate a growth mindset : ambitious, resilient, proactive, and adaptable with a passion for continuous learning.

Demonstrate Strong Values – Embodies and practices unquestioned personal and business integrity. Creates an environment of trust by acting with fairness and consistency, keeping commitments, and providing rationale for decisions. Non-political and non-bureaucratic manager, who through a consultative approach will gain the trust and respect of individuals at all levels.

Additional information

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