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Vice President / Director of Operations

Vice President / Director of Operations

Marmon Holdings, Inc.Wooster, OH, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Vice President / Director of Operations

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyou'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

The Vice President / Director of Operations is a key member of the company senior leadership team and responsible for planning and directing the operations of the manufacturing facilities to meet company objectives in quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement a manufacturing plan with measurable goals to achieve annual and long term strategic objectives.
  • Drive the transformation to a Lean environment and lead the implementation of the 80 / 20 philosophy across the organization.
  • Direct all plant operations personnel to :

Assess and implement manufacturing technology to lower cost.

  • Ensure the manufacture of quality products which are delivered >
  • 95% on time.

  • Achieve lead times to meet market expectations.
  • Promote safe work practices that achieve safety statistics that are better than similar industries' accident statistics.
  • Address any customer complaints quickly and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain good labor relations.
  • Develop and implement employee training and testing programs.
  • Ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
  • Manage manufacturing engineering function to :
  • Optimize facilities layouts for capacity, flow & inventory management

  • Direct equipment and facility maintenance, repair, and replacement.
  • Optimize labor for new and existing product designs using industry standard tools & practices such as Lean Manufacturing & DFMA.
  • Decrease total product costs and improve product quality through process improvement.
  • Process corrective actions in a timely fashion.
  • Develop and implement annual Cap-Ex plans.
  • Manage the materials function to ensure a dependable supply of high-quality raw materials and components as well as develop and maintain domestic and international component sources at the lowest possible delivered cost.
  • Manage logistics to customers to minimize freight costs while maximizing customer satisfaction and commitment.
  • Characteristics and Skills :

  • People / Team Management - Creates an environment that results in a high level of morale and motivation among team members. Takes action to ensure employees fully understand their roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Provides ongoing feedback, support, and developmental opportunities to assist employees in goal attainment. Conducts timely corrective / disciplinary actions that are consistent and well-documented. Serves as a coach and role model to others.
  • Communication - Presents ideas effectively and appropriately. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, credible, and respectful manner. Uses good judgment when determining what to communicate, to whom and in what method to achieve desired outcomes. Actively listens, encouraging collaboration.
  • Customer Driven - Thinks / acts with the customer in mind. Committed to quality customer service with a consistent, positive, can-do attitude to both internal and external customers.
  • Critical Thinking / Decision Making - Objectively reviews and assesses the risks and benefits of any situation before deciding and acting in a timely manner. Stays focused on objectives while gathering information and considering the short and long-term impact of the decision. Uses consensus when possible; consistently demonstrates good judgment regarding communication strategies and action plans. Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
  • Education and Experience Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited university in engineering or operations management. MBA or other advanced degree, preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing (not assembly) with a minimum of 6 years in management. 5+ years' experience in a steel fabrication (cutting, forming, welding, painting, upfitting, etc.) facility / environment, preferred.
  • Experience leading large capital projects. Strong finance and P&L acumen, preferred.
  • Experience in a continuous process improvement environment and expertise in Lean Manufacturing. Six Sigma Black Belt, preferred.
  • History of using ERP systems and tools to manage production, inventory and purchasing.
  • Work Environment :

    This position operates in a plant environment of noise, dust, odors, and fumes. Possible exposure to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable. Excessive heat in the summertime on the production floor.

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Required to wear safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

    Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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