Director Of Operations Jobs

Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring a Director of Operations with an industrial manufacturing client in Lincoln, NE. This position formulates, forecasts, and directs manufacturing policies, plans and activities which guide the operation to desired results. The candidate will develop and execute improvement plans to maintain a profitable, competitive, position in the market while safely achieving our quality, schedule, and productivity targets.

Director of Operations Job Responsibilities:

• Determines plant policies consistent with company values and directs the application of those policies.
• Supervises installation and maintenance of all processing equipment used in Lincoln manufacturing
• Insures prompt and economical purchase and receipt of needed materials to deliver finished products to customers. This includes outsourced components, plant equipment, supplies, and materials to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Meets with customers in sales and execution phases of projects as required to improve order win rate, customer relations and support around any unique requirements such as additional quality holds or no-China/ no-India part selection.
• Directs the manufacture of IWT boiler products at lowest cost consistent with established specifications as to safety, quality, and quantity.
• Establishes and maintains inventory controls and levels to conform with budgets and forecasts.
• Represents the plant in the community and promote the company’s goodwill and interests in community activities.
• Manages the site’s ISO certification and renewal process.
• Maintains all 3rd party, insurance, and state certification compliance.
• Site leader for the Lincoln Operations. Drives IWT production planning, manufacturing engineering, materials, production, and quality activities toward the accomplishment of business objectives.
• Applies relevant custom engineered product and heavy steel welding and fabrication manufacturing industry processes knowledge. Ideally with ASME code knowledge
• Joint ownership of revenue and profitability targets with sales, design engineering, and project management counterparts. Stakeholder in the proposal/bid review process to ensure incoming work has agreeable skill, schedule, and scope expectations.
• Develops and executes an operating budget that improves profitability and is accurately forecasted
• Interfaces with the bargaining unit, union steward, and union business leader. Involved in contract negotiations & labor relations.
• Directs preparation of control reports including: EHS, labor & material actuals, shop loading, environmental, and facility maintenance.
• Travels to represent the Company with suppliers, representatives and end customers as necessary.
• Creates a positive plant culture that demonstrates leadership in safety, environmental, quality, regulatory compliance, and employee development.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments for intercompany WIP and deliverables.
• Demonstrates creativity and adaptability to successfully manage responsibilities and effectively address changing business conditions to achieve objectives.
• Enhances manufacturing policies and objectives; develops specific plans and programs with forecasted returns and supporting budgets.
• Interfaces with others inside and outside the Company, using leadership and interpersonal skills to ensure effective discharge of responsibilities and outsourcing capabilities.
• Provides effective management of subordinates to achieve desired results. Attributes necessary to meet this need may include written and verbal communications, motivation, team building, employee involvement, delegating, etc. skills as well as confidence and enthusiasm.

Director of Operations Job Requirements:

• Black Belt Certification and Lean Manufacturing training, 3D modeling experience, ERP/MRP experience, P&L responsibility, and experience working in a union environment required
• 10+ years of large industrial plant management experience in an advanced lean environment
• Willing to travel minimally (10-20%)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus MBA or equivalent Degree preferred.
• Background in heavy steel fabrication and welding preferred.

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