Director of Operations

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. We are looking for a Director of Operations to join the Snap-on Auto Crib team. Snap-on Auto Crib is the leader in industrial vending technology. We design and create hardware and software in-house to help manage inventory for our customers. We are a growing company that is looking for candidates who are looking for a challenge and like to wear a lot of hats.

Auto Crib is big enough to provide the resources you need, but small enough to still feel like a family. Our culture is work hard, play hard. We believe in giving employees autonomy to make their own decisions and actively help them with their career path.

• Direct and manage all manufacturing activities. Foster and promote a team environment within and between departments to aid business goals. Responsible and accountable for results, and for achieving a competitive advantage in terms of safety, cost, methods, quality, delivery, operations, and personnel.
• Plan the effective use of personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate activities of supporting departments.
• Implement standard metrics and rapid continuous improvement.
• Ownership and management of key production KPIs and metrics.
• Scope of responsibilities:
  Safety, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials, Planning Logistics, Maintenance, Quality and RCI.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily manufacturing operation through production managers and supervisors.
• Develop, implement, and manage standard metrics and KPIs.
• Establish operational strategies by evaluating operations trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, and customer-service strategies; acquiring resources; resolving problems; and implementing change.
• Develop manufacturing financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Produce products that meet customer expectations by formulating, installing, and enforcing good manufacturing practices; developing and improving production procedures, methods, and techniques; and developing and enforcing inspection and quality assurance standards, procedures, and methods.
• Develop plans for efficient use of resources, to include materials, equipment and personnel.
• Manage procurement and vendor/supplier activities. Evaluate and improve plant processes and controls aimed at continuous production improvements.
• Establish internal manufacturing controls, systems, and procedures. Responsible for the utilization of the ERP system within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations or Technical/Management discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant operations experience; with track record of increasing responsibility. (Master’s degree a plus)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, Operation management, process improvement, and industrialization.
• Experience managing projects / action plans.
• Previous experience managing diverse teams (manufacturing, procurement, logistics).
• Ability to report, analyze & interpret financial and operating data/variances; skilled at developing and implementing countermeasures where applicable.
• Strategic thinker with strong planning/tactical skills, sense of urgency, focus on measurable results and ability to get things done.
• Strong understanding, commitment, and proven track record in meeting safety & environmental requirements/regulations.
• Important characteristics and competencies:
• Metric oriented approach.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to be pro‑active.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Strong project management skills.
• Six Sigma (green belt a plus).

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000

Director

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing