Manufacturing Director

Manufacturing Director

Reporting to the Director Americas Manufacturing, Commercial & Aero, the Manufacturing Director will plan, organize and direct the plant operations within a large tire manufacturing environment in Danville, VA. As Manufacturing Director this individual will be expected to deliver results that meet safety, quality, customer service, innovation and cost criteria while operating within company policy and respecting country / local laws. They will provide vision and direction to the Plant Leadership Team, set challenging goals and drive AOP performance indicators for the plant, assuring cost effective and customer-oriented operation. This individual will drive communication and cascading down of goals and objectives throughout the entire organization, build a culture of "Zero Loss" and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost, productivity, waste, quality, safety and environmental performance. This role will also build and sustain a safe, collaborative and engaged work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

• Operational Performance
• Responsible for driving safe and efficient performance of all aspects of plant operations.
• Collaborate and coordinate activities with all functions within and outside of manufacturing to ensure the overall plant objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance and operating budgets.
• Assure accountability of Plant Leadership Team on performance results.
• Process Improvement & Cost Management
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of people, equipment, materials, and capital while achieving deliverables and meeting customer's needs.
• Initiate corrective / preventive actions as required.
• Provide leadership and support for the deployment of Plant Optimization aligned with regional strategies and tactics to ensure a successful and sustainable implementation.
• Quality and Compliance
• Provide leadership to ensure quality processes are driven into all aspects of the manufacturing processes.
• Ensure processes align with regional strategies to deliver quality products to the customer.
• Lead Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability compliance and build the required culture where "Safety" is considered a value not a focus / priority.
• Leadership and Team Development
• Develop, train & coach Plant Leadership Team members, promoting team spirit, collaboration and open dialogue.

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