Plant Operations Director

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 50 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 500 dedicated service professionals and growing.  This role will play an active role in our continued growth and execution at 9 manufacturing facilities across North America.  Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company! 

Job Summary:

As a Plant Operations Director, you will be responsible for implementing manufacturing policies and programs which guide the plant in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. This role has direct oversight over safety, order entry, procurement, manufacturing, quality and engineering and will work collaboratively across the entire organization to ensure sales needs are met.  Successful candidates will direct and coordinate these activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

Job Duties:

Leadership:

• Provide leadership and development to the team and create an engaging environment with clear responsibilities, defined goals and objectives and visibility to weekly progress reporting.
• Works collaboratively in a matrix organization:
  • Partner with sales on demand planning to ensure that the upcoming needs are planned and able to be met and products are shipped on time, accurately and complete.
  • Responsible for keeping up-to-date on equipment changes, additions, and modifications.
• Responsible for the annual budget, including capital expenditures and directs preparation of cost control reports, cost estimates, manpower and facilities requirements forecasts.

Process Improvement:

• Transform company culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability. Develop, recommend and support lean manufacturing principles  and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Formulates and installs standard manufacturing practices based on comparative studies of methods, costs and production figures.
• Identify and develop process improvement champions in the organization, to continuously review and improve efficiencies and processes.

Procurement and Quality:

• Directs the manufacture of products at lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to quality and quantity.
• Establishes inventory controls and ensures inventory turn metrics are achieved
• Works with procurement to review quality reports, and ensures suppliers are meeting company quality standards.
• Works with procurement to create a sustainable supply chain and monitor for continuous improvements.
• Responsible for keeping up-to-date on equipment changes, additions, and modifications that may require a change in scope for the operations team.
• Participate as a member of the Quality Assurance Team and work with team to ensure quality metrics and countermeasures are implemented.

Management and Communication

• Lead managers on the floor. Be a visible leader, set goals, and instill a sense of urgency.
• Recruit, retain, and train qualified associates, build energy in the team, and share success.
• Communicate through shift start-up meetings, special events, and regular town halls so that the entire team is aligned with the goals, progress, and successes of the local operation.
• Maintain employee training programs and oversee training implementation.
• Establish and maintain a constructive dialogue with associates.
• Recommend and validate wage adjustments.

Compliance/General

• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
• Ensure all team members comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Business or other related discipline
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification, preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years successfully leading a manufacturing organization
• Experience in low volume/high mix manufacturing, preferred
• Management, Leadership and staff development experience
• Ability to implement lean manufacturing practices
• Perform the responsibilities of the position at a satisfactory level of efficiency
• Must maintain confidentiality of employee, department, and company business
• May sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must utilize a laptop or PC routinely
• Must have a valid passport or travel credentials

Physical Requirements:

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to change job duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

National Carwash Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer