Manufacturing Operations Director

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Midland Recruiters Full time

Job Summary

Midland Recruiters is seeking a highly experienced General Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and leading a safe work culture while managing multiple functions within a plant environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, direction, and manage plant operations for production activities, raw material warehouse, distribution, and client support.
  • Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals, objectives, and customer satisfaction.
  • Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
  • Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Develop and control profits, plans, and budget.
  • Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
  • Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
  • Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
  • Provide leadership and direction for scheduling work in the plant, including flexing labor, capacity constraints, and work schedules.
  • Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
  • Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
  • SQDCI – Key Performance Indicators.
  • Visual management.
  • Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.
  • All other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of developing and leading a safe work culture while managing multiple functions within a plant environment.
  • Experience in leading an ISO9001 operations culture.
  • Proven strong leadership, team building, decision-making, and people management skills. The ability to work with, and effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and team members at all levels.
  • Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
  • Technical skills. Knowledge of Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Visual Factory.
  • Communication skills. The ability to communicate with external and internal customers in a professional manner.
  • Analytical skills. The ability to prioritize efforts through Root Cause Analysis and other analytical tools.
  • Proven work experience as a general manager (safety, quality, production/assembly, maintenance, environmental compliance).
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral), well organized, able to process large amounts of complex information.
  • Able to motivate, coach, and develop people in alignment with company's vision and values.
  • Effective troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
  • Strong financial management skills (analysis, budgeting, planning, etc.).
  • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
  • Computer literacy. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong manufacturing ERP experience/knowledge required.
  • Plastics processing knowledge (plastic extrusion, injection molding) a plus.
  • Mechanical background, with PLC knowledge a plus.
  • Ability to speak bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Technology, or Business Management.
  • Must have 15 to 20 years' of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Industrial engineering background a plus.
  • Strong manufacturing ERP experience/knowledge required.

Physical Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
  • Must be able to stand for 70% of time.
  • Required to talk and hear.
  • Good hand/eye coordination.
  • May involve some repetitive motions.

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