Director of Manufacturing Operations

Morbark LLC located in Winn, Michigan is looking for a Director of Manufacturing/Operations.  Morbark LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations works closely with the President to develop the strategies necessary to achieve the operational objectives of the company and leads a cross-functional team to implement and successfully execute those strategies.  The Director of Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and is the champion for driving continuous improvements in lean manufacturing and safety.  The Director of Operations reports directly to the President and is a member of the senior management team.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments, and directly supervisor the Company’s day-to-day operations to ensure the meeting of gross profit goals.  Ensure that all groups meet their performance expectations and work within their budgetary constraints.
2. Assist in the development of the short term and long-range strategies, plans, and budgets based on corporate goals and growth objectives.
3. Develop, recommend, and upon approval, implement the operating budgets.  Manage the budgets within the budgetary constraints.  Analyze the report on variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.
4. Lead and mentor direct reports, building their management and decision-making skills, continuously promoting a culture that is passionate about success, and emphasizing respect, trust and empathy in the workplace.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing direct labor costs using tools of lean manufacturing.
6. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving supplier performance, controlling costs, and improving product quality. 
7. Review data and reports reflecting operating statistics.  Evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and report these results to the President and senior management team.
8. Participate as a member of a safety leadership team to develop and maintain a comprehensive safety program that achieves 100% OSHA compliance and continuously improves the safety of the workplace.  
9. Develop and implement procedures, policies and controls to promote efficient operations of the organization and ensure the groups follow those procedures, policies and controls.
10. Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the organization’s standards for quality, quantity, and safety, consistent with the organization’s principles.
11. Delegates, prioritizes and oversees projects of Utilities and Production Departments.  Initiates or recommends employee actions such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures and/or terminations through appropriate channels and/or by following proper procedures.  Completes and administers subordinates’ performance evaluations.
12. Coordinates and assists subordinates, sales and manufacturing departments in reducing product costs through product design to improve manufacturability, reducing purchased component costs, reducing product duplication and/or combining components to increase run quantities.
13. Work with Department Managers and the President on capacity planning (facilities, tools and equipment, people) to meet current and future growth requirements. 
14. Identify and implement the essential requirements needed for successfully managing the company’s operations in the JDE environment.
15. Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Promote affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
16. Ensure the completion of all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
17. Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Ksa’S):

1. Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, raw materials, costs, safety, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
2. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
3. Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing methodology with a demonstrated record of successful LEAN execution to include efficient utilization of Lean Manufacturing Principles:  Five “S”, value stream mapping, waste reduction, takt time, etc.
4. Adept at the leadership and management of change with the ability to diagnose and solve problems, articulate a plan, and implement solutions.
5. Highly proficient PC skills, including financial spreadsheet analysis is also essential (MS Office/Word/Excel).
6. Able to inspire safe work practices/habits across all levels of the organization to promote the development of a safety environment and ensure a widespread understanding of safety program objectives.
7. Able to motivate, develop, and coach people to perform at their highest potential with the ability to select and implement the best people management methods to facilitate desired outcomes.
8. Able to build and foster effective business relationships with vendors, customers and other departments within the organization.
9. Able to diagnose complex issues, review related information, and use logic and reasoning to identify, develop, evaluate and implement options and solutions.
10. Able to read, analyze and interpret common business and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
11. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear, concise and entertaining manner.
12. Able to prepare reports, budgets, memos and business correspondence and effectively communicate to top management, vendors, customers and other employees of the organization.
13. Able to travel as needed to execute responsibilities, and on occasion work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to complete projects and meet commitments.

Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group’s Leadership Core Competencies;

• Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people.  Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
• Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
• Communication:  Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.  The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization
• Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success.  Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Results Driven:  Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Personality, Personal Orientation

Self-driven, works collaboratively; respectful, keeps a professional demeanor; capable of managing and avoiding conflict; results oriented with a clear focus on business profitability.  A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. 

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a job related major and 7+ years of related experience
• An associate degree or two years of college and 10-15 years of progressively responsible related experience, or a combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Previous experience managing and/or leading in a manufacturing business environment is required.
• Extensive lean manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in multi facility environment is desired.

Working Conditions:

Standard office and manufacturing shop environment.