Operations Director

2 days ago

Hamtramck, Michigan, United States Autokiniton Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Director to join our team at Autokiniton. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership and Management
    • Support the company's mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
    • Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
    • Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Responsible for the productivity and press utilization performance of the manufacturing and assembly operations.
    • Responsible for overall coordination and communication of production goals.
    • Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.
  • Problem-Solving and Improvement
    • Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues.
    • Oversee plant-manning levels and ensure compliance and improvements to the budget.
  • Communication and Collaboration
    • Provide plant input into quoting and business development activities (e.g., pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.).
    • Assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement.
  • Team Development and Engagement
    • Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
    • Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.
  • Strategic Planning and Development
    • Provide key input into the development of the Plant's strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support plant business plan goals.
    • Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals.
  • Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Represent the company during customer visits/surveys and during meetings/presentations at customers' locations.
    • Track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
  • Quality and Compliance
    • Develop and drive implementation of a progressive production system and required operating procedures and work instructions to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations.
    • Develop, drive, and support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO14001, etc.).
  • Interface and Communication
    • Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
    • Serve as driver and coordinator for plant productivity improvements to achieve plant productivity goals and customer cost reduction goals.
  • Accountability and Discipline
    • Directs, drives, and establishes priorities for production department continuous improvement activities and corrective actions.
    • Ensure accountability and discipline within the production department.
  • Safety and Compliance
    • Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.
    • Comply and oversee compliance with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities.
  • Company Policies and Procedures
    • Adherence to all company policies & procedures (e.g., Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc.).

Requirements

  • Provides direct leadership and supervises Production Superintendents and/or Production Supervisors.
  • Ability to identify, select, train, and coach management talent.
  • Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business-related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering, or quality. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years' experience as a Superintendent or Department Manager in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metal environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience, and two (2) years of management experience.

Language Skills

  • Interfaces on a frequent basis with the Materials, Quality, Plant & Corporate Engineering, Maintenance, Tool/Die, and Human Resources Departments.
  • Also interfaces on an as-needed basis with Information Technologies, Accounting, and other corporate functions.
  • May interface with Customers and Suppliers on an as-needed basis.

Reasoning Ability

  • Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.
  • Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.
  • Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interpret financial and performance data.

Working Conditions

  • We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment, and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Location

  • This position is located at our Oakland Stamping facility in Detroit, MI.

Community Features

  • Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.
  • Close to major highways.
  • Near coffee shops and restaurants.

Why You'll Enjoy Working Here

  • Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
  • Work-Life Balance
    • Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
  • Growth Opportunities
    • Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
  • Learning and Development
    • We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at Autokiniton.

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