Director of Operations - #1408023

Position Title: Director of Operations

Position Summary: This position is the director of the manufacturing operations and maintenance organizations for our facilities in Ogden, UT and Pocatello, ID reporting directly to the General Manager, and part of the Petersen executive team. In this position, the Director of Operations will be responsible for organizational performance in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics. This role requires a seasoned leader who has experience transforming organizations using strong business processes and lean manufacturing principles. They should have significant experience in manufacturing operations, establishing, documenting, and improving policies and procedures, and experience leading in large scale or heavy manufacturing and machining environments. This leader must be able to influence behavior across a cross functional organization, develop and deploy strategy, and must have a passion for developing leaders at all levels of the organization.

Reports To: Petersen General Manager

Personnel: Fabrication Managers, Machining Managers, Maintenance Manager

Accountabilities

Lead the functional areas of Manufacturing and Maintenance. This position is accountable for the execution of and support for manufacturing processes. Develop and maintain methods and policies to ensure the manufacture of products meeting all customer requirements. Ensure resources are best utilized to achieve both short and long-term goals. Analyze and evaluate problems and recommend solutions. Provide periodic reports to executive management. Ensure a qualified staff through appropriate hiring, training, and development.

Authorities

Oversee the ongoing continual improvement of manufacturing operations utilizing lean manufacturing best practices such as 5S, The Precinmac Way (TPW), and company business processes. Final authority regarding processes within area of direct responsibilities, in accordance with company policy and procedure. Managerial authority regarding personnel issues in accordance with company policy and legal requirements, including hiring and termination. Approval of overtime schedules for personnel assigned to area. Determine access authorizations to software/databases and restricted facility areas within area of responsibility.

Duties

• Provide direction as appropriate and foster team behaviors within department and across the entire organization within Petersen Inc. and Precinmac affiliates.
• Manage delivery schedules, operating costs, performance measures, quality, and employee relations.
• Ensure leadership and direction is provided for the company to meet performance measures in: Safety, Smart Growth, Delivery, Quality, Cost, Employee Morale.
• Provide performance feedback.
• Ensure resources are available as appropriate.
• Train and develop leadership and talent for growing the business.
• Maintain compliance with operating systems and certifications.
• Develop and implement standard policies, procedures, and processes across business functions
• Ensure employee relations are maintained in a positive manner for the success of the company and the good of the employees.
• Provide positive customer interface.
  
  

Job Qualification Requirements

Educational Experience - bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred or minimum of 15 years in industry with relevant experience.

Experience -. This role requires a seasoned leader with a proven track record of successful transformation leadership in a highly technical operations environment. Leader should have management level experience in large equipment, machining, and fabrication environments, with exacting... For full info follow application link.

Petersen Inc.

is an "Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET" Employer