National Director of Plant Operations, CI, and Infrastructure

National Director Of Plant Operations, Ci, and InfrastructureSpearhead strategic direction and operational excellence of the company's plant network while advancing business infrastructure development to support growth. This role is key to not only optimizing plant equipment performance and reliability but also building resilience and scalable foundation that propels business growth. By integrating state-of-the-art infrastructure initiatives with daily operational practices, the director ensures the company remains at the forefront of the medical waste sector in efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. The role will support multiple Business Unit Plant Managers through implementing industry leading metrics, practices, process safety and compliance standards.What you will do:Strategic LeadershipDevelop and execute a national plant infrastructure strategy aligned with short term target and long term organizational objectivesDevelop strategic plant infrastructure growth-centric plans to support business expansion initiativesDrive plant operational excellence and continuous improvement initiativesManage capital expenditure for plant infrastructureLead national standardization of plant and equipment across all business unitsDevelop and improve Computerized Maintenance Management SystemsLead a Safety Culture pertaining to process safetyCollaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve organizational grow strategiesOperational ManagementOptimize workflow and processes in plant operationsEstablish and monitor plant and equipment KPIs to drive equipment performance and reliabilityEnsure awareness and compliance with all regulationsDevelop organizational safety and compliance process safety programsImplement proactive risk management and contingency planning measures to ensure that infrastructure upgrades do not disrupt ongoing operations and can support business scalabilityTeam LeadershipFoster a culture of safety and operational excellenceCoach high-performing transport teams across the Business UnitsDevelop and mentor direct report and Business Unit Directors and Operations ManagersBusiness Improvement and GrowthLead infrastructure location selection, development and investment projectsSteer capital project initiatives that focus on modernizing plant facilities and integrating digital tools and automation, aligning infrastructure investments with long-term business growth objectivesIdentifying opportunities to integrate new infrastructure technologies that drive competitive advantageCollaborate with Sales and to ensure plant location and capacity in line with new business opportunities pipelineCollaborate with National Director Transport to improve centroid positioning, improving access to market opportunities and reducing average mile per routeDevelop internal strategic partnerships and coordinate with key stakeholders (P&C, Sales, National support roles across the business) to deploy business learnings within the business unit, accelerate improvement and growth opportunitiesWhat are you responsible for:Strategic ObjectivesDevelop and deploy plant infrastructure strategies to ensure capacity and serviceability in line with projected opportunity pipelineEnhance competitive positioning, leverage infrastructure modernization to maintain industry leadership, enabling quicker adaptation to market opportunities and evolving regulatory environmentsSupport business growth and expansion initiativesDrive strategic planning in line with business development objectivesContinuously optimize workflow design to minimize cost and improve performanceDrive safety performance improvement strategiesDevelop and improve plant equipment efficiency metricsImplement standardized operations processes in line with national objectivesImplement equipment management and maintenance strategiesImplement new, and manage and improve existing equipmentDevelop transport policies, procedures, and best practicesTeam LeadershipProvide direction and coordinate plant continuous improvement, engineering and property teamsCoordinate staff onboarding, training and development programsLead performance evaluations and team development initiativesFoster a culture of safety and plant operational excellenceBuild strong relationships with key stakeholdersCoordinate with National Functional Teams (National Transport, Sales, P&C, Legal and Finance)Performance ManagementMonitor and manage the 4 pillars of operation management Safety, Compliance, Service, and EfficiencyDevelop key plant equipment performance indicators (KPIs)Analyze and improve plant equipment metricsAnalyze plant equipment uptime breakdown ratiosImplement cost reduction and efficiency improvementsImprove process workflowManage plant equipment related vendor relationships and contractsReport on plant equipment reliability and performance to leadershipKey Performance IndicatorsSuccessful implementation of infrastructure upgrades, ROI on capital projects, and integration of technology solutions that reduce operational costs and or drive new revenuePlant equipment processing rates and timesNew business plant capacityPlant centroid location to customer basePlant utilization metricsSafety and compliance performance indicatorsTeam engagement and retention ratesCandidate ProfileSkills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Operations Management, Engineering or related field preferred10+ years of senior plant or infrastructure experience at management levelMaintenance systems implementation experienceBusiness growth experienceCapital budgeting experienceProven leadership and team development capabilitiesCore CompetenciesStrategic planning and executionComplex business analyticsSystems, process and technology implementationChange managementExceptional multistakeholder managementTeam leadership, influence and inspirationTeam mentoring and developmentTransport capital planning and budgetingRisk and compliance managementWork EnvironmentHybrid Support Office and work from home, remote travel as requiredThe pay range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000 base salary with potential eligible bonus incentive. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.