JAC Products Inc.
Executive Director of Operations, North America
JAC Products Inc., Topeka, Kansas, United States
The Executive Director of Operations for our North America team is responsible for the overall successful achievement of targeted operational performance and financial management of the manufacturing plants of North America. This high-impact role is responsible for ensuring performance meets or exceeds targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Scrap, and Inventory Management, as well as achievement of annual financial plans.
Accountability In this role, you will be accountable for the following:
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
Coach and collaborate with direct reports and Plant Managers to develop their leadership capabilities and build highly capable plant management teams.
Maintain the business structure's cadence and focus on building strong, effective teams within that structure.
Facilitate the development of annual operational and financial plans for each plant, including the critical prioritization of annual capital investments.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly operational and financial performance (e.g., scrap, labor, inventory, freight). Drive the development and implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement plans to neutralize risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Partner with the Quality Director to maintain alignment on initiatives that exceed customer expectations (scorecards).
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to drive initiatives that substantially reduce scrap percentage of COGS.
Work with the Regional Material Manager to ensure robust systems are functioning to control and reduce total inventory dollars.
Collaborate on new product launch execution to ensure seamless planning and successful implementation at all plant levels.
Establish continuous improvement and employee involvement culture and drive excellence into each facility.
Safety & Compliance
Establish and maintain a work environment where the Safety and Health of all employees is paramount, meeting or surpassing all regulatory requirements.
Ensure full compliance with all QMS, EMS, and ISO procedures and standards.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical degree preferred, e.g., Engineering).
5-10 years in senior operations leadership roles within a complex manufacturing environment.
Expert knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and functional plant areas (Materials, Finance, Capacity, Program Management).
Proven ability to build and lead team-oriented environments.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Preferred:
3-5 years as a Manager of a manufacturing facility.
Advanced Business Degree.
If you are a decisive, strategic leader with a track record of driving operational and financial success across multiple manufacturing sites, we encourage you to apply!
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Accountability In this role, you will be accountable for the following:
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
Coach and collaborate with direct reports and Plant Managers to develop their leadership capabilities and build highly capable plant management teams.
Maintain the business structure's cadence and focus on building strong, effective teams within that structure.
Facilitate the development of annual operational and financial plans for each plant, including the critical prioritization of annual capital investments.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly operational and financial performance (e.g., scrap, labor, inventory, freight). Drive the development and implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement plans to neutralize risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Partner with the Quality Director to maintain alignment on initiatives that exceed customer expectations (scorecards).
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to drive initiatives that substantially reduce scrap percentage of COGS.
Work with the Regional Material Manager to ensure robust systems are functioning to control and reduce total inventory dollars.
Collaborate on new product launch execution to ensure seamless planning and successful implementation at all plant levels.
Establish continuous improvement and employee involvement culture and drive excellence into each facility.
Safety & Compliance
Establish and maintain a work environment where the Safety and Health of all employees is paramount, meeting or surpassing all regulatory requirements.
Ensure full compliance with all QMS, EMS, and ISO procedures and standards.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical degree preferred, e.g., Engineering).
5-10 years in senior operations leadership roles within a complex manufacturing environment.
Expert knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and functional plant areas (Materials, Finance, Capacity, Program Management).
Proven ability to build and lead team-oriented environments.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Preferred:
3-5 years as a Manager of a manufacturing facility.
Advanced Business Degree.
If you are a decisive, strategic leader with a track record of driving operational and financial success across multiple manufacturing sites, we encourage you to apply!
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