This Director of Operations opening provides the right candidate with a great opportunity to learn, grow, and lead in the engineering field. This position will be the on-site Director of Operations providing critical leadership and support to our Woven Electronics facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Summary
Reporting to the VP/GM of Woven Electronics, a B/E Aerospace Company, this role provides management review and control over multiple units of operations work, including development of projects, structures, or processes as part of the manufacturing process. This managerial position usually integrates several specialized areas of operations to serve a particular business segment, or directs a single specialization serving several business units. Also directs production and manufacturing policies, objectives, and initiatives for the business unit, to include research and development activities for existing and future products, design and manufacturing processes, and cost reduction.
Role & Responsibilities
Reviews and executes production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, materials supply and personnel resources; directs activities through subordinate managers and supervisors to maximize production objectives, maintain quality and attain output requirements that are consistent with cost and delivery conditions.
Informs assigned associates of production and/or material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve operational problems affecting schedules.
Establishes and modifies operational methods and processes by determining changes in materials, equipment, and procedures; develops and establishes departmental standards and practices.
Directs production activities with other functions such as materials, marketing, new product development, customer service, manufacturing engineering, quality inspection, among others.
Plans and directs procedures and budgets; makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
Plans and develops schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area, through department managers within the company having overall responsibility for budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, quality, methods, delivery requirements, and associates. Also carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's guidelines, procedures and policies plus applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supervision Received
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Makes final decision(s) on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
• BS/BA Degree and 8+ years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA; and 8+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements
• Results focused individual with strong initiative and service orientation.
• Minimum of 8 years of operations, development, and project management experience with a strong systems approach.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing a team and interactions in a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent skills in establishing policies, procedures, and controls.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability.
• Must have strong analytic skills and be very detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proven problem solving abilities.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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