Director-Production Operations Job at S&C Electric Company in Chicago

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Base pay range: $182,820.00/yr - $242,178.20/yr

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $182,820 - $242,178.2. Eligible for annual incentive plan (AIP)

Join Our Team as a Director - Production Operations - Fabrication!

In S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop operating plans and budgets to support the strategic vision for fabrication within the Switchgear Value Stream.
• Develop efficiency and promote quality management practices and disciplines to support the corporate quality vision.
• Promote safety awareness and housekeeping and investigate and report on safety incidents.
• Accountable for operational expenses with the expectation of delivering on-budget targets.
• Implement process improvements in Assembly, Metal turning, cutting & forming, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, and Powder Paint Finishing that ensure high quality, safe, and efficient production as S&C's Metal Enclosed Gear products continue to grow.
• Create and drive a positive work environment, building on the Job Relations best practices deployed throughout the leadership team.
• Maintaining a high level of on-time shipments to both internal and external customers.
• Empower managers to achieve weekly, monthly, and annual targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Human Development.
• Take ownership of the function's KPI's. Create, maintain, and report out on production status through solid visuals such as KPI boards. Report out to executive leadership on performance and progress towards strategic goals.
• Coaching and mentoring direct reports in Problem Solving and other LPS/CI activities.
• Responsible for decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective action and terminations.
• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of simplification, standard work, process improvement, and lean principles.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Additional Functions

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Required: BS degree in a related technical discipline.

Licenses & Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 8+ years of progressive production management experience in high and low-volume complex assembly and fabrication environments containing multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated track record of lean manufacturing leadership, sustained improvements, and KPI attainment.
• Proven experience leading multiple complex product teams within a high mix-low volume manufacturing environment.
• Superb technical aptitude in assembly and fabrication processes, including sheet metal fabrication, welding, and paint finishing.
• Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially to achieve buy-in from executives, managers and team members.
• Sound analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of successfully developing team members, along with an ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion, and exhibit integrity.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, and juggling a heavy volume of diverse projects, including both strategic and tactical assignments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Excellent business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvements.
• Proven success partnering across teams, creating effective partnerships at all levels, and collaborating at an operational level.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), project management tools, process mapping programs, data visualization tools, and more.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting - Frequently you are required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based for (2) hours at a time approximately (5) days per work week.
• Walking - Frequently required to walk moderate distances up to moderate distances multiple times each day.
• Manual Dexterity - Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
• Ascending / Descending - Frequently ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.
• Observation / Eyesight - Occasionally required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Travel - Occasionally required to travel (up to 20%) and work extended hours when necessary. Required to travel overnight. Required to travel internationally.

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions

• Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment.
• Occasionally exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
• Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels, including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
• Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
• Infrequently exposure to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other conditions.
• Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits.
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

About the Team

In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.