Operation Director - Saxon Global : Job Details

MUST HAVES: * ERP experience (Oracle) - Experience in sheet metal manufacturing/assembly - Utilize Lean Six Sigma and TOC methodologies to drive continuous improvement -Demonstrated success managing large groups to sustained improvement. -Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies - Develop, plan, and monitor daily plant performance toward company metrics and develop immediate corrective action plans for issue resolutionResponsibilities ABOUT YOUR TASKS:

• Manage all plant operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop, plan, and monitor daily plant performance toward company metrics and develop immediate corrective action plans for issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Prepare annual operating budget and achieve year-over-year improvement in quality, delivery, and cost (material, labor, overhead).
• Manage plant safety program for year over year improvements in incident rate and full compliance to OSHA requirements.
• Ensure quality meets internal and external standards.
• Minimize working capital while meeting on time delivery goals.
• Coordinate/Sponsor Product Improvement Teams towards achievement of initial quality, warranty, and cost reduction goals.
• Utilize lean, six sigma and TOC methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead activities to meet dynamic market needs and expectations for order fulfillment and seek to systematically reduce lead times.
• Motivate and develop subordinates to optimize their performance and their personal and professional growth.
• Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all related functions.
• Provide monthly forecasting and reporting of all plant operations and associated financial measures.
• Participate in expanded company Leadership Team with fellow Directors and Senior Leadership Team. Consult and communicate on matters of market strategy and cross-functional organizational issues.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated success managing large groups to sustained improvement.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Intimate knowledge of and proven success working cross-functionally.
• Strong MRP/ERP experience, Oracle preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with expertise in Excel and Word
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate personnel by example.
• Able to make decisions with reasonable information.

Qualifications ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field required. MBA preferred.
• Ten plus years manufacturing experience, with progressive levels of responsibility demonstrated.
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing/assembly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Rarely (0-12%): Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/Pushing
• Occasionally (12-33%): Standing/Walking
• Frequently (34-66%):
• Regularly (67-100%): Seeing/Hearing/Fingering/Grasping/Feeling

WORKING CONDITION:

• General office environment plus daily time on the manufacturing floor.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES: • Customer Obsessed - you are focused on delivering value to the customers, both internal and external • Trustworthy - you are accountable and deliver on your commitments. You welcome healthy debates and honest conversations. You are honest - especially about your mistakes and learn from your setbacks. You collaborate and enable others to deliver. • Bold - You take action to deliver better outcome. You seek diversity and inclusion by actively pursuing diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive environment. You bring new ideas to the table and take risks with confidence, supporting courageous decision-making that inspires progress and growth. • Sustainable - You consider the growth and development of our people to be as important as preserving our environment and take decisions that reflect our effort to build a better future. You always act ethically. ABOUT OUR BENEFITS: - Fair compensation and benefits package in line with the market - Flexible hybrid workplaces that include remote and in-office roles - Room to express your potential, develop and strengthen your competences - Continuous learning opportunities - Diversified, multi-cultural environment