Senior Director, Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : About us

Arwood Machine, A VulcanForms Company, is a well-established ISO-9001 : 2008, AS9100C certified high precision job shop in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964, Arwood has continually invested in various new technologies, robotic automation, and machine tools to ensure we remain a world-class, cutting-edge manufacturer.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Director, Operations at Arwood Machine, a VulcanForms Company ., Newburyport, MA, you will lead the Manufacturing Operations Team and interface with other functions to meet our customer's needs. You will establish long-term objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity. You will direct the scheduling and sequencing of work and product innovation to optimize production. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all aspects of manufacturing operations, health and safety regulations, and developing their team to achieve the highest standards while fostering a safe, communicative, accountable, and mission driven work culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership in all manufacturing activities, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.
• Managing multiple product lines, leading synchronization between the various production units, real-time capacity planning, and the ability to change schedules as necessary to meet the production plan.
• Coordinate and manage resources to meet current and future customer requirements, including people, material, and capital.
• Direct activities throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with leadership to build a mission driven environment of collective responsibility, communication, and accountability.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing and other areas of the company.
• Establishes, communicates, & ensures compliance with key performance objectives to meet business and customer expectations.
• Lead both equipment and labor performance and productivity initiatives.
• Must analyze and evaluate risks throughout organizational processes with appropriate contingency planning to mitigate risks.
• Proactively work with Human Resources to support all company initiatives and people development expectations.
• Develop and mentor direct reports to ensure high performance, competence, and behavior consistent with the company's values and culture.

Qualifications

Benefits

Arwood Machine, a VulcanForms company, is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity. We welcome all applicants and ensure fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.