Operations Director

Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate managers and employees performing highly specialized roles in a major function or division/department within medium to large sites. Work requires investigating and resolving a wide variety of highly unusual conditions that carry long-term implications. They are a Global EMS services provider with strong western management standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Direct the activities of departments responsible for the manufacture of printed circuit assemblies and related products: purchasing, planning, order fulfillment, production, distribution, facilities management, and asset management.
• Select employees, assign objectives, review performance, and approve employee compensation.
• Coach for improved performance, approve disciplinary actions, and reassign personnel as necessary to optimize production.
• Establish, implement, and monitor strategic processes to maintain and improve production and production support.
• Plan, manage, and control performance by establishing overall direction, priorities, and departmental performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes and manage departmental budgets.
• Develop strategic planning objectives, communicate them to subordinates, and allocate resources to achieve goals.
• Participate on the site management team to help plan and set strategic direction.
• Interface with internal and customer design teams on yields, supplier issues, design improvements, and testing issues.
• Participate on company world-wide teams to share information and help implement global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Typical experience of 11 to 14 years’ relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing departments, production processes, tools, and equipment.
• Understanding of how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery, and profitability.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, train, and motivate a diverse group of employees within tight deadlines in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in World Class Manufacturing/Lean implementation.
• Desirable:
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with other sites to achieve objectives.