Director of Operations

Integrated Polymer Solutions – RMB Products is seeking an Operations Director who is responsible for leading the operations side of the business including manufacturing, continuous improvement, maintenance, quality, and safety.

This is a hands-on leadership role that is accountable for the long-term financial performance of all Value Streams within RMB Products Operations and ensures alignment to business needs and growth, establishing future strategic vision, and developing and executing continuous improvement road. The Operations Director will ensure alignment to corporate directives and initiatives.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities:

• Manages spend against budget, including response to changes in production volume
• Develops and implements processes, metrics and ac manufacturing site
• Maximizes plant efficiency, product quality, throughput, delivery performance, profitability and return on investment
• Ensures customer satisfaction by leading a cross-functional team to execute the Annual Operating Plan for Safety, Quality, Productivity, On-Time-Delivery Inventory, Cost, and Growth of the RMB Products business and associates
• Participate in the budget preparation and long-range capital planning to ensure the needs of the customer and business are met in an efficient and profitable manner.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to provide cost and profitability analysis
• Works with cross functional teams to eliminate bottlenecks. Owns, develops, and drives the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan to achieve operational objectives and future state vision
• Directs Supply Chain personnel to ensure the quality of purchased materials, and that purchased materials meet state/federal/global requirements, as well as customer timelines and expectations
• Encourages individual employee and team involvement by providing opportunities for constructive input and action on viable improvement ideas.
• Inspires others to take ownership of business needs, reach their full potential, and become leaders
• Works closely with other functions of the business such as Engineering, Sales, Facilities, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and adjacent corporate business leaders; Provides guidance and direction for the individuals from these functions assigned to support Operations value streams.
• Works to define and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPls), host periodic reviews with internal teams and other stakeholders, maintains planning tools and adheres to the RMB Products Operating Procedures
• Reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, assists in preparation of forecast data/statistical forecast models & Plan-For-Every-Part (PFEP) and evaluates forecast results
• Provides input in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase­ outs. Consistently look for inventory optimization opportunities and executes on them
• Ensures adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment, and corporate governance

Job Specifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate scientific discipline required. MBA preferred

Years’ Experience: 8 years of experience in a senior leadership role directly supporting operations in either Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management

Skills:

• 3 years of Value Stream Management and Operational Excellence Transformational experience
• Robust lean manufacturing application experience (i.e., Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Dail Materials Management/Kanban, Design of Experiments (DOE))
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
• Highly organized with excellent analytical problem solving and facilitation skills along with keen attention to detail and strong written & verbal communication
• Ability to think strategically, innovatively, and creatively to drive positive outcomes with a strong ability to influence change at senior levels
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and spirit with strong ability to navigate through ambiguity and communicate (both written and oral) complex ideas and concepts
• Adaptable and flexible in approach with previous experience mentoring formal change management programs and architectures across operations
• Prior experience with plastics manufacturing in regulated industries, e.g. aerospace, semi­ conductor, medical, etc.

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.