Director of Operations

24 hours ago

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. Full time
About the Role

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Operations to oversee and direct all manufacturing operations for the Chattanooga location. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong understanding of industry and management methodologies, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Management by Metrics: Develop and implement a rigorous approach to management by metrics throughout the department, empowering and mentoring department managers, supervisors, and leaders to implement corrective actions based on metrics.
  • Strategic Manufacturing: Work with VP's and peer directors to develop a manufacturing vision and provide strategy for future processes, capital expenditures, and IT integration.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive employees to continue process improvements in areas of safety, efficiency, and reliability at all levels of the organization, focusing on cycle time improvements, speed of delivery, and cost savings.
  • On Time Delivery: Review current operational performance to identify changes needed to improve on-time delivery performance.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Provide high-energy leadership to the Operations team, creating a culture change, increasing accountability, and developing a self-sufficient team that can execute to forecast, anticipate issues, and proactively seek solutions.
  • Procurement and Supply Chain: Act as liaison with external parties on matters relating to the procurement of services and materials for the company's products.
  • Business Planning and Strategy: Develop and maintain manufacturing operations business plans, including all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
  • Process Development and Improvement: Develops and maintains manufacturing processes, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning multiple functions and customers, ensuring budgets, schedules, and performance are met in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business administration required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge of industry and management methodologies such as ISO 9000, Total Quality Management, or Six Sigma.
  • Leadership and Supervisory Experience: Previous supervisor experience required, with proven success in project management and the ability to implement business process improvements affecting multiple departments.
  • Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal skills, demonstrated business acumen in operational finance and portfolio management, ability to sequentially multi-task and interface at all levels of management and engineering, and experience with industrial paint and coatings, preferably in Automotive OEM manufacturing.

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