Manufacturing Operations Director for Commercial Products

2 weeks ago

Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States Lennox Full time

About Lennox International

Lennox International is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets. Our company has a rich heritage of innovation and responsibility that spans over 125 years. We are committed to promoting efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our products and operations. Our diverse workforce of approximately 10,000 employees across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia is dedicated to delivering climate control solutions that provide value and comfort to our customers.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Operations Director for Commercial Products plays a critical role in the planning, production scheduling, and procurement of all purchased components, raw materials, and finished products required for commercial customer requirements within our Stuttgart manufacturing facility. This position oversees the receiving, stocking, and delivery of all materials needed to support commercial product production and is responsible for the planning and execution of master production schedules. Additionally, this role manages factory employees and is accountable for capital and resource planning, material handling, warehousing, and the timely and cost-effective distribution and delivery of finished products. The Manufacturing Operations Director also oversees the transportation team.

  • Develops and maintains a factory master schedule for all assembly lines.
  • Collaborates with corporate commodity buyers and locally selected suppliers to ensure the supply of materials for production.
  • Manages the receipt, storage, and delivery of all purchased raw and fabricated materials.
  • Directs the activities of senior buyer's planning, negotiating, and procurement and expediting of all necessary materials to support commercial production schedules.
  • Responsible for purchasing and managing non-finished materials.
  • Responsible for managing non-finished inventory (working capital).
  • Responsible for preparing and managing all Material Departmental financial budgets.
  • Responsible for departmental ISO and SOX requirements.
  • Manages warehouses and finished goods.
  • Manages and oversees salaried and hourly personnel.
  • Provides hands-on project management and coordinates multiple projects with leadership stakeholders.
  • Creates project plans, timelines, critical paths, and milestones. Performs cost-benefit evaluation for all assigned projects to define potential financial, business, and industry impacts of initiatives.
  • Advises senior leadership on the continuous improvement strategy and transformation to tactically deploy Lean transformation.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A successful track record of at least 7 years in large, single-site industrial manufacturing organizations.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, demonstrating a willingness for learning and improvement.
  • Prior experience in strong Lean environments utilizing techniques such as 'One Piece Flow' to drive scheduling and materials processes.
  • Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong influencing and communication skills; capable of securing management buy-in, sponsorship, and investment through strong articulation of business benefits aligned to broader organizational objectives.
  • Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills resulting in effective communications.
  • Exceptional presentation skills to senior executives.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position offers a competitive base salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to the base salary, we offer an excellent medical plan designed to support healthy lifestyles, mental and financial health programs, a 401(k) with a company match and a one-year bonus, an employee stock purchase program, community involvement opportunities, a robust employee assistance program, and relocation assistance.

Join a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a global company. At Lennox International, we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox International is an equal opportunity employer.

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