Director of Operations

The Director of Operations will direct and coordinate all manufacturing related activities by performing the duties below either individually or by working through team members or supervisors. The Director of Operations will provide leadership in the production environment by developing and implementing short range plans and identifying goals and objectives to meet the company's vision, mission and long-range strategic plans. Commercial responsibilities will include working with the direct sales force along with distributors and manufacturers' representatives in order to understand and properly address customer requirements.

What You'll Do

• Manage employee and material resources to ensure that product is produced efficiently, cost-effectively, on time, and at optimum quality and quantity levels in a safe work environment.
• Take proactive measures to build an accident-free work environment by building employee involvement, using RCCM process to eliminate near misses and avoid recurring accidents, and holding all employees accountable for engaging in safe behaviors.
• Promote, identify, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement through constant assessment of employee, machine, and process effectiveness by using the Standex Operational Excellence tools.
• Coache and guide team members to higher levels of performance by effectively communicating expectations, providing necessary tools for success, and role modeling the Standex Leader competencies.
• Lead all production planning and is accountable for the prioritization and coordination of the workflow.
• Perform data analytics to drive strategic action plans for business operations metrics.
• Manage the strategy deployment process to ensure proper prioritization of resources, and detailed corrective action plans to address key performance indicators which are below target levels.
• Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash
• Comply with, understand, and enforce all company policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and mandates.
• Coordinate activities with operations, maintenance, and production to obtain optimum product production and utilization of equipment, space, and staffing.
• Provide input for quarterly business updates.
• Assist in the annual budget planning process by providing inputs on the cost to operate the plant and expected future capital and expense needs.
• Represent Federal on Standex cross-functional teams in areas such as quality management system, ERP strategy or others as needed.
• May be asked to lead cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert in a particular area of expertise.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management or other technical discipline
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in a manufacturing environment including five years of operational leadership experience

• Experience managing Supply Chain required
• Managing vision and purpose
• Past ownership and involvement in lean manufacturing methodology
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• Exceptional communication, oral and written, including presentation techniques
• Prioritize and manage competing tasks and projects
• Natural tendency to mentor and coach others

Working Conditions: The Director of Operations primarily works in an office environment, however, is required to perform duties in a manufacturing and/or warehouse setting regularly. Proper safety training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.