Director of Operations (Louisville) at Precision Metal Works

SUMMARY:We offer world-class Metal forming, Assembly and Finishing for a wide variety of industries including Automotive and Appliance. We have approximately 200 team members and three manufacturing facilities in Kentucky. Our facilities boast 36 stamping presses, a state-of-the-art powder coating line, robotic welding, cosmetic stainless-steel finishing and numerous assembly operations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Full P&L responsibilityPlan, direct, coordinate, and oversee multi-site operations activities in the organization.Development and implementation of efficient multi-site operations and cost-effective systems to meet current needs of the organization while maintaining safe working environment.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize multi-site operations and boost productivity.Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance performance.Collaborate with other departments to align activities with business goals.Drive innovation in manufacturing processes while exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance production.Establish and monitor performance metrics, taking corrective action as necessary to ensure objectives are met.Interview, hire, train and mentor operations management team.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in managing multi-site operations.Demonstrable track record of driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.Evaluate, enhance and automate key analytic capabilities across departments utilizing ERP system to generate and impact decisions to maximize value add to the organization.Strong interpersonal experience with the ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment.