Manufacturing Operations Director

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Director to lead a team in St. Louis, MO.

This role involves managing multiple projects while ensuring efficiency and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, ability to prioritize tasks, ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing teams, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate with clients and distributor representatives to ensure seamless project execution.
• Release new orders and manage parts releases based on production schedules.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, keeping timelines and deliverables on track.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address delays with action plans.
• Track part shortages and lead times to ensure minimal disruption to production.
• Manage EMS (internal project system) and assist in developing new project tracking systems.
• Coordinate shipping logistics with clients for timely deliveries.
• Assess and recommend alternative electrical components for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Update project plans and purchasing systems to support ongoing and upcoming initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate degree or higher in business or a technical field (or 3 years of equivalent experience in project management).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation fabrication.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficiency.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and goal-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional regional travel may be required to support projects and team activities.