Plant Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job Summary:

As a seasoned manufacturing professional, you will lead the management team responsible for the operation of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon. This role requires a strong background in health and safety, production and cost targets, and team management. You will be accountable for achieving annual production and cost targets, executing the long-term vision and objectives for the Gresham operation, and making key decisions on supply chain processes and contractual relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety: Accountable for all health and safety performance and reporting on the Gresham site.
Production & Cost Targets: Achieve annual production and cost targets as per budget.
Vision & Goals: Execute the long-term vision and objectives for the Gresham operation, including setting short and medium-term goals.
Team Management: Line management of the Operations and Engineering teams; setting key objectives and KPIs, and holding senior departmental managers accountable for results.
Supply Chain Management: Decision-making on supply chain processes, including demand and supply balancing, inventory philosophy, and make/buy decisions.
Contract Management: Manage contractual relationships with suppliers and customers.
Business Continuity: Maintain up-to-date site business continuity plans.
Capital Expenditure: Responsible for long-term capital expenditure plans for business continuity, new capabilities, repair & maintenance, and capacity growth.
Staffing Decisions: Make staffing decisions related to senior staff in the Operations and Engineering functions, as per the agreed budget.
Stakeholder Interaction: Senior-level interaction with various internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities, customers, and group colleagues.
Performance Reporting: Formal performance reporting.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree required, preferably in a science or engineering discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years in progressively complex manufacturing leadership roles.
Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-moving work environment and lead change.
Presence: Ability to typically spend 5 days per week on site.
Flexibility: Ability to travel internationally and work across time zones.
Decision Making: Makes clear, timely decisions and provides explicit and clear guidance. Decisions are focused on increasing or improving the company's options and are owned.
Development: Comfortable working to develop the behavior and performance of the team.
Simplifies: Avoids complexity, does not over-engineer solutions, and stays focused on the problem being solved. Considers the implications of local decisions across the whole organization.
Accountability: Holds self and others to account. Understands that no one sees the complete picture and values perspectives from across the business.
Leadership: Self-motivated and comfortable taking on responsibility. Demonstrable experience of mentoring and coaching.
Collaboration: Understands the importance of and communicates effectively.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting at $160,000+DOE and Bonus
Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
160 hours of annual leave / 42 hours of annual sick leave
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), up to $2,750 per year
Health Care Savings Account (HSA), up to $2,750 per year
Dependent Care FSA, up to $5,000 per year
Safe Harbor 401k

Pay Details:
$160,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year

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